Nigerian poultry farmers have identified antibiotic use in egg production as a major barrier to the local egg powder market, saying concerns over drug residues are pushing major food companies towards imported products. The Chairman of the Poultry Association of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter, Mojeed Iyiola, said Nigeria must adopt
The Ogun State chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has called for increased recognition and active participation of farmers in government programmes related to agriculture, food security and community development. The association’s Chairperson, Ganiyat Kusimo, made the appeal while speaking with journalists on Thursday in Abeokuta. Ms
The Zamfara State Government says it has allocated more than 10 per cent of its annual budget to agriculture in both 2025 and 2026, in line with the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), as part of efforts to strengthen a sector that employs over 80 per cent of the
The Federal Government is moving to digitalise Nigeria’s cooperative sector, with State Directors of Cooperatives across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) being tasked with driving the programme at state and community levels. The directive was issued during a National Technical Workshop on Cooperative Sector Digitalisation organised
Nigeria’s worsening food inflation is hitting farmers from both sides, with rising production costs eroding their margins while shrinking consumer purchasing power leaves large volumes of food unsold. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that food inflation climbed to 20.31 per cent in July, its highest level in six
The Foundation for Sustainable Smallholder Solutions (FSSS) has launched the Global Agri Entrepreneurship Academy (GAEA) to equip young people with the skills, networks and practical knowledge needed to develop sustainable agricultural ventures. The academy was unveiled as part of activities marking the 2026 International Youth Day, with the foundation positioning
The Mutual Union of Tiv in America (MUTA) has rejected the Federal Government’s plan to include Benue State in the pilot phase of its National Ranching Policy, describing the proposal as a source of renewed concern for communities displaced by years of violent attacks. The group urged the Federal Government
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) is pursuing sugar self-sufficiency through a $1 billion investment partnership and a ₦10 billion fund aimed at accelerating sugar projects across Nigeria. The Executive Secretary of the NSDC, Kamar Bakrin, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. Mr Bakrin spoke during
As part of efforts to modernise Nigeria’s agricultural sector, boost food production and reduce dependence on imported farm machinery, the Federal Government has unveiled a new policy and investment strategy designed to create a commercially viable agricultural mechanisation ecosystem. The initiative, unveiled by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security,
Africa’s growing demand for dairy products continues to outpace domestic production, leaving major markets including Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal and Zimbabwe exposed to import costs, global price volatility and persistent production challenges. The 2025 African Agriculture Barometer on the dairy value chain, produced by FARM Foundation, Afdi and the Pan-African Farmers’
