By Thompson Yamput The Federal Government on Wednesday inaugurated the distribution of farm inputs worth hundreds of millions of Naira to more than 10,000 farmers in Kogi. Sen. Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), who inaugurated the distribution at the FMAFS office in Lokoja, described it asContinue Reading
Mr Peter Bakare, the President of the Organic and Agroecological Initiative in Nigeria (ORAIN), says the adoption of biochar innovation will address key challenges confronting agricultural practices in the countryContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), in collaboration with the Farm Inputs Support Services (FISS) and other stakeholders, has validated a harmonised fertiliser application manual to improve soil health, food production and security. Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, Executive Secretary of NADF, said this at the National Stakeholder ValidationContinue Reading
FG distributes free farm implements to farmers in ImoContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, says cassava bio-ethanol, utilised in agriculture, industry, energy and for clean environment, will be deployed by the Federal Government for broad-based economic transformation. The minister stated this at the opening of a two-day public-private dialogue on theContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi ActionAid project, Strategic Partnership for Agroecology and Climate Justice (SPAC–West Africa), has supported more than 12,000 women farmers and youths in FCT with agroecology known as organic farming. Mrs Hajara Ramson, Project Lead, SPAC–West Africa, Nigeria, disclosed this at the stakeholders Campaign and Advocacy on LandContinue Reading
FG, veterinary council move to curb malpractices in livestock sector By Felicia Imohimi Abuja, Jan. 28, 2026 (NAN) The Federal Government has pledged to collaborate with the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN), the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) and other stakeholders to curb unwholesome practices in the poultry and livestockContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi No fewer than 2,913 smallholder women farmers have accessed improved essential agricultural services through ActionAid’s Scaling Up of Public Investments in Agriculture (SUPIA II) project between July 2022 and December 2025. Mrs Suwaiba Dankabo, Deputy Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, disclosed this at the SUPIA II ProjectContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Niger state government has reaffirmed its commitment to agriculture as a key driver of food security and economic growth. It describes the sector as a top priority of Gov. Umaru Bago led-administration. Alhaji Isah Sidi-Rijau Commissioner for Agriculture, said this during a one-day retreat for management staffContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has urged financial institutions to develop tailored products that help farmers adopt low-emission, climate-smart practices to ensure cleaner air, healthier communities, resilient food systems and a more climate-secure Nigeria. Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), made theContinue Reading
