58 h. ago Food Security: FACAN Moves To Reposition Commodity Associations In Benue

The Benue chapter of the Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria (FACAN) has taken steps to reposition, reform, reorganise and strengthen commodity associations in the state. The coordinator, Benue FACAN, Vitalis Tarnongu, said the initiative was to reinvigorate the associations and adopt the best agronomic practices to boost food production. In a letter to […]

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63 h. ago FG, GIZ strategise to improve soil health, boost farmers’ income across Nigeria

Tribune Online FG, GIZ strategise to improve soil health, boost farmers’ income across Nigeria The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), in partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), has come up with a strategy to improve soil health, increase production and improve farmers’ income across Nigeria. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, while speaking during a one-day […] FG, GIZ strategise to improve soil health, boost farmers’ income across Nigeria Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Food security: FG restates commitment to empower youth, women in agriculture

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment towards achieving food security, economic diversification, youth and Women  empowerment as well as harness the opportunities linked within the agricultural ecosystem. A statement by Ezeaja Ikemefuna, assistant director of information, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security on Sunday in Abuja, said the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, […] The post Food security: FG restates commitment to empower youth, women in agriculture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago IDB/LLB seals $12.3m deal to boost agricultural mechanisation in Kano

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Agro-pastoral Development Project (KSADP) has signed a $12,347,071. 44 amended Memorandum of Understating with its implementing partners, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) for the procurement of agricultural machinery to enhance mechanization and food security in Kano. The contract involves the provision of tractors, combined harvesters and other specialised equipment for […] The post IDB/LLB seals $12.3m deal to boost agricultural mechanisation in Kano appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Bauchi gov reiterates commitment to environmental restoration

Tribune Online Bauchi gov reiterates commitment to environmental restoration Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has declared his administration’s commitment to environmental restoration, food security, and climate resilience. Bauchi gov reiterates commitment to environmental restoration Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Food security: Tinubu has increased wheat production more than tenfold

President Bola Tinubu is aggressively increasing agricultural production in Nigeria through strategic investment in production and post-production programs that have yielded positive results, according to award winning Soil Scientist whose trailblazing experience and impact resonates across disciplines and borders (Nigeria, Belgium, UK, Japan and Canada). Speaking during a monitored television program on Wednesday in Abuja, […] The post Food security: Tinubu has increased wheat production more than tenfold -Uzoma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Food security: Tinubu has increased wheat production more than tenfold – Uzoma

President Bola Tinubu is aggressively increasing agricultural production in Nigeria through strategic investment in production and post-production programs that have yielded positive results, according to award-winning Soil Scientist, Kingsley Uzoma, whose trailblazing experience and impact resonate across disciplines and borders (Nigeria, Belgium, UK, Japan and Canada). Speaking during a monitored television program on Wednesday in […] The post Food security: Tinubu has increased wheat production more than tenfold – Uzoma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Nigeria’s Islamic leaders join dialogue on biotech, food security

Tribune Online Nigeria’s Islamic leaders join dialogue on biotech, food security IN a symbolic gathering in Abuja, science and faith leaders came together to address one of the most pressing issues facing Nigeria today which is how to feed a growing population in the face of mounting climate challenges. The event was a sensitisation workshop on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and their products, hosted by the […] Nigeria’s Islamic leaders join dialogue on biotech, food security Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Food Security: Stakeholders Demand 10% Budget Allocation To Agriculture

Key players in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have called on the federal and state governments to increase agricultural funding to at least 10 per cent of the national budget, in line with the Maputo and Malabo Declarations, to effectively tackle rising food insecurity and strengthen the country’s food systems. This resolution emerged from a high-level National […]

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4 w. ago Oyetola Unveils Local Production Plan To End Fish Importation

The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has vowed to end Nigeria’s dependence on fish importation by aggressively boosting local fish production. At a high-level consultative meeting with fisheries cooperative groups in Abuja, the minister outlined a bold vision aimed at transforming the nation’s aquaculture sector into a powerhouse of food security, employment, […]

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4 w. ago Food security: CapitalSage Holdings appoints Tarum Chawla new Executive Director

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure A multinational conglomerate, CapitalSage Holdings, has appointed Tarum Chawla as its Executive Director. The appointment, according to the Group Managing Director of CapitalSage, John Alamu, is to boost food production in Africa and the world at large. Alamu said the appointment of Chawla is expected to enhance the performance of the […] The post Food security: CapitalSage Holdings appoints Tarum Chawla new Executive Director appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month Tempers flare over Agric Ministry’s grip on 370,000 cooperatives

From Okwe Obi, Abuja A storm is brewing between the federal government and stakeholders as controversy deepens over the continued domiciling of more than 370,000 cooperative societies under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. This means that registration, approval and supervision are under the purview of the minister. Critics argue that the arrangement is […] The post Tempers flare over Agric Ministry’s grip on 370,000 cooperatives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month How BATN’s Farmers for the Future helped actualise my dream—Adebisi

Tribune Online How BATN’s Farmers for the Future helped actualise my dream—Adebisi Opeyemi Adebisi’s journey with PEMNIA WELLNESS began as a simple NYSC project driven by her passion for food security and nutrition. Today, it has grown into a thriving agribusiness producing innovative orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) products that tackle vitamin A deficiency while empowering women farmers in her community. Her success story was made possible by […] How BATN’s Farmers for the Future helped actualise my dream—Adebisi Tribune Online

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