By Stanley Nwanosike The Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Programme Phase-One (ATASP-1) says the Federal Government plans to mop up excess food in circulation. ATASP-1, an initiative of the Federal Government funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB), is aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and value-chain development across the country. DrContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government on Monday in Kaduna challenged stakeholders to strengthen the county’s capacity in local food production, access to safe and nutritious food. Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) gave the challenge at the opening of the Technical SessionContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi ActionAid Nigeria has urged the National Council on Agriculture and Food Security to prioritise investment in key agricultural areas capable of reducing poverty, eradicating hunger, and promoting economic growth. Mr Azubike Nwokoye, Food Systems Specialist at ActionAid Nigeria, made the call on Monday at the 47th RegularContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu A Japanese agency in Nigeria, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has trained some farmers in Aquaponics, a technology that combines fish and vegetable production in a single system. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training, held on Monday, at the Oyo State Agribusiness DevelopmentContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Prof. Ademola Adenle, a Nigerian scholar and sustainability expert, for winning the inaugural World Academy of Sciences–M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace. Tinubu received the award winner on Monday at the State House, Abuja, commending him for bringing honour to NigeriaContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Nigeria and Vietnam have entered into a strategic partnership to boost cashew production, processing, and trade, according to the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN). NCAN stated that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the Vietnam Cashew Association (VINACAS) during the 14th VINACAS Golden CashewContinue Reading
By Chukwuemeka Opara The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has projected a budget of N5.17 billion for its 2026 activities in Ebonyi. The IFAD–VCDP State Programme Coordinator, Mr Sunday Ituma, disclosed this in Abakaliki during the state steering committee meeting on the 2026 AnnualContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says the forthcoming Farm, Food and Allied Technology (FARMFATECH) Expo will boost collaboration between Federal Government, China and other stakeholders to promote agriculture. Chief Emeka Obegolu, the President of ACCI, said this while briefing newsmen in Abuja. Obegolu, whoContinue Reading
By Aisha Ahmed The Jigawa government says it has entered into partnership with the El-Meena Farms to accelerate Alfalfa production. Alfalfa is a flowering plant that is high in protein usually processed and used as animal feeds for dairy generation. Sagir Musa, Commissioner for Information, Youth and Sports, said thisContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi WorldFish, an international non-governmental organisation, says Nigeria’s aquaculture sector produces about 500,000 metric tonnes of fish annually, making the country the largest aquaculture producer in sub-Saharan Africa. Dr Charles Iyangbe, Country Representative of WorldFish Nigeria, disclosed this at the 40th anniversary celebration of the Fisheries Society ofContinue Reading
