2 h. ago Food Security: Hope rises as NADF, ARCN begin review of agric research system

Tribune Online Food Security: Hope rises as NADF, ARCN begin review of agric research system The Nigerian agriculture research system received its last attention from the government over 25 years ago, as Nigeria continued to battle low crop yield and poor animal production amidst surging population. Research is the basis of agricultural production. Without an effective research system, farmers will be unable to get viable seed for planting, livestock production […] Food Security: Hope rises as NADF, ARCN begin review of agric research system Tribune Online

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3 h. ago ANI Launches Beekeeping To Promote Food Security In Adamawa, Taraba

To complement efforts by the federal government to secure food through agriculture, the African Nature Investment Foundation (ANI) has launched a beekeeping programme for farmers living around the two sectors of Gashak-Gumti National Park, located in Adamawa and Taraba states in the northeastern part of Nigeria. Gashaka is south of the park located in Taraba […]

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17 h. ago Nigeria, Belgium strengthen economic ties to boost food security

Tribune Online Nigeria, Belgium strengthen economic ties to boost food security Niger Governor Mohamed Umaru Bago has suspended three of his close aides with immediate effect. Nigeria, Belgium strengthen economic ties to boost food security Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Minister commends Tinubu for N200bn intervention in agricultural sector

Tribune Online Minister commends Tinubu for N200bn intervention in agricultural sector The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his ₦200bn intervention in the agriculture sector, saying it has given farmers across the country renewed hope. Minister commends Tinubu for N200bn intervention in agricultural sector Tribune Online

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56 h. ago Nigeria Charts New Path For Agribusiness Growth, Food Security

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s agricultural landscape into a thriving agribusiness sector, positioning the country as a major player in regional and global food markets. Speaking at the Presidential Roundtable on Agribusiness in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, emphasised the administration’s vision of agriculture […]

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3 d. ago Fodder production can ensure improved livelihood, food security — Experts

Tribune Online Fodder production can ensure improved livelihood, food security — Experts Agriculture experts have said that capacity building on commercial fodder production and value chain addition, organised for livestock farmers and other actors in the livestock value chain in Kwara state, is capable of ensuring food security and improved livelihood. Speaking separately at the end of a five-day capacity building for 100 livestock farmers on fodder […] Fodder production can ensure improved livelihood, food security — Experts Tribune Online

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3 d. ago We’re fighting insecurity, engaging our youths in Taraba –Gov Kefas

Following his participation in the just concluded Munich Security Conference, Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, in this interview, addressed critical issues facing Nigeria and his state, ranging from economic strategies and food security to climate change and security challenges. Kefas emphasized the importance of international collaboration and strategic partnerships to drive development and address […] The post We’re fighting insecurity, engaging our youths in Taraba –Gov Kefas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Expert Raises The Alarm As Aging Population Dominates Farming

An agronomy expert has expressed concern over the rapidly ageing farming population and insufficient government support for the food security agenda. In an exclusive interview with LEADERSHIP Friday, Professor Uche Amalu from the University of Calabar expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s current food security policies and the ageing demographic of its farming population. Data from […]

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5 d. ago Osun govt assures investors of enabling environment for agricultural development

Tribune Online Osun govt assures investors of enabling environment for agricultural development The Osun State Government has assured investors of enabling environment for agricultural development in the state.  The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Tola Faseru told Tribune Online on Wednesday in an interactive session on hosting over 32 ambassadors in the state.  Faseru said such is in tandem with the Governor Ademola Adeleke-led administration’s […] Osun govt assures investors of enabling environment for agricultural development Tribune Online

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5 d. ago 118,000 hectares cultivated for wheat production in 11 states – FG

The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Abdullahi, has announced that 118,000 hectares of wheat have been cultivated across 11 states as part of efforts to boost food production and tackle scarcity. Abdullahi made this disclosure on Wednesday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today in Abuja. He highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s Read More

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8 d. ago NANS hails southwest governors over resolve to jointly tackle insecurity, hunger

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the governors in the southwest over their resolve to establish a joint security network and food hubs to address insecurity and hunger, respectively. The student body, in a statement signed by the NANS Ogun Joint Campus Committee chairman, Gabriel Francis, on Monday […] The post NANS hails southwest governors over resolve to jointly tackle insecurity, hunger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago NANS hails Southwest govs for collaborating to tackle insecurity, hunger

The National Association of Nigerian Students has commended the governors of the Southwest for their decision to establish a joint security network and food hubs to tackle insecurity and hunger. In a statement signed and released on Monday by the NANS Ogun Joint Campus Committee Chairman, Francis Gabriel, the student body described the resolution by Read More

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