By Doris Esa, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For decades, inadequate mechanisation has remained one of the major constraints to agricultural productivity in Nigeria, limiting the ability of farmers to cultivate larger areas, improve yields and compete effectively in domestic and international markets. Indeed, albeit its vast agricultural potential, NigeriaContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government says Nigeria produces approximately 1.4million metric tonnes of palm oil annually, while domestic demand exceeds 2.5million metric tonnes. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, disclosed this on Thursday at the National Stakeholders Meeting on the Joint Development of Nigeria’s PalmContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government says agriculture remains the backbone of Nigeria’s economy and a key driver of food security, job creation and poverty reduction. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, stated this at the Annual Ministerial Reward and Recognition Ceremony on Monday in Abuja. Kyari saidContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government is advocating collaboration among stakeholders to empower Nigerian youth in the agricultural sector. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, made the call at the first edition of the National AgriBusiness Strategy Youth Dialogue on Tuesday in Abuja. The theme ofContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Pan African Alliance of Small and Medium Industries (PAOSMI) have resolved to collaborate to accelerate agro-industrialisation in Nigeria. The decision was reached at a roundtable meeting between the Minister of Agriculture, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, and the Director-GeneralContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has called for a strong national response and sustained support for the alternative development programme recently initiated. This initiative was established to curb illicit cannabis cultivation, uplift rural communities and strengthen national security. Marwa spokeContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government says it is scaling up youth agripreneurship in Nigeria for food systems transformation in the country. Sen. Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja, at a Youth Agripreneurs Workshop for Food Systems Transformation in Nigeria. TheContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, says wheat farmers are expecting bumper harvest this year as a result of support from the Federal Government. The minister said this at a media parley with State House correspondents on Tuesday. He said the expectation ofContinue Reading
