The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMet) has advised farmers to hold off on planting despite the recent showers recorded in parts of Oyo State, warning that the rainfall may give a false impression that the farming season has fully begun. The caution was issued in Ibadan by the Oyo State Meteorological
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security says it has distributed about 1.9 million bags of fertiliser to roughly one million farmers across Nigeria within the last two years as part of efforts to strengthen local food production and improve national food security, The Minister of Agriculture and Food
Matna Foods Company in collaboration with key ministries in Ondo State has launched a new agricultural initiative aimed at expanding opportunities for young farmers and strengthening the cassava value chain in the state. The programme is part of the Women in Sourcing and Enterprise (WISE) initiative, which is designed to
Nigeria’s ambition to develop a domestic barley industry has received a fresh push as Nigerian Breweries Plc declared that the country has the potential to achieve self-sufficiency in the crop if government and key stakeholders support efforts to scale up local production. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of
Nigeria’s push to stabilise food supply and strengthen agricultural productivity is gaining momentum, as the Federal Government says its reforms are beginning to deliver measurable results across the sector. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has revealed that the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) provided N700 billion
The Federal Government has said that it is implementing reforms and programmes designed to strengthen agricultural productivity and food supply chains. The Minister of Information and national orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this at a Quarterly Citizens and Stakeholders’ Engagement Session convened by the federal ministry of agriculture and food security
Authorities in Gombe State have begun implementing measures aimed at preventing disputes between farmers and pastoralists as preparations for the 2026 farming season gather momentum. The initiative follows the start of the implementation phase of a White Paper that emerged from the findings of an assessment committee earlier set up
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has intensified engagement with private sector operators and stakeholder organisations as part of efforts to accelerate the transformation of Nigeria’s livestock industry through stronger partnerships, improved animal health systems and expanded opportunities across livestock value chains. The renewed collaboration drive came into focus during
Following a pre-appraisal mission by the African Development Bank, Abia State has moved a step closer to joining the second phase of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme designed to strengthen agro processing and attract investment into agriculture across Africa. The AfDB team, led by Dr Bernard Onzima, visited
Interim President of the Pan-African Manufacturers Association (PAMA), Mansur Ahmed has identified agrochemicals including fertilisers, crop protection products and soil enhancers as critical inputs needed to raise agricultural productivity and ensure stable food supply across Africa. Ahmed noted that the agrochemicals industry occupies an important position within the continent’s agricultural
