The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has held a national preparatory meeting ahead of the 28th session of the Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Food (CCRVDF28), scheduled for May 23 to 27, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The meeting, which took place on Tuesday, March 17,
Cocoa farmers across Africa have raised fresh concerns over the effectiveness of the Living Income Differential (LID), questioning its ability to cushion the impact of falling global cocoa prices and improve farmer livelihoods. The concerns were outlined in a statement signed by Comrade Adeola Adegoke, Global President of the Cocoa
The Director General of Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), Dr. Debo Akande, has revealed that the state government is preparing a fresh implementation plan aimed at strengthening grassroots driven agribusiness interventions across the state. Akande, who also serves as Executive Adviser to the Governor on Agribusiness, made this known
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has reaffirmed his commitment to positioning the state as a leading agro industrial hub in Nigeria and across West Africa, following the signing of a $530 million Memorandum of Understanding for the development of the AgroBenue Industrial Hub. The governor stated that the
Plateau farmers who subscribed to the Plateau Agricultural Development Programme (PADP) tractor initiative are demanding refunds, citing a breach of contract by the agency. The farmers raised concerns that after a 17-month delay, PADP plans to supply Swaraj tractors instead of the Massey Ferguson or Preet brands initially promised. According
The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) has rolled out its 2026 workplan, setting the stage for a new phase of interventions aimed at improving livestock productivity, strengthening animal health systems, and expanding critical infrastructure across Nigeria. Details of the plan were disclosed to Agronigeria in a statement issued
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has called for stronger support for women and young people in agriculture through deliberate policies and investments that advance agribusiness and expand access to modern farming methods. Represented by his deputy, Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, the governor made this appeal in Kaduna during activities marking International
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) Resource Centre has raised concerns over increasing temperatures in Nigeria, warning of serious consequences for health, food production and vulnerable communities. Speaking in Lagos on Monday, HEDA Resource Centre programme manager, Mr Akinmayowa Shobo, said recent projections indicate that much of the country
The Abia State Government is set to formalise a $200 million investment partnership with Presco PLC aimed at revitalising oil palm cultivation and establishing a major processing hub in the state. Governor Alex Otti disclosed this during a meeting with a delegation from the company at the Government House in
The Federal Government has renewed its drive to transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector by strengthening market systems that connect smallholder farmers to profitable value chains and attract greater private sector investment. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, disclosed this in Abuja during a courtesy visit by a delegation
