Abuja: The Federal Government says the 2025–2035 National Livestock Growth Acceleration Strategy (NL-GAS) is expected to increase the livestock sector’s contribution to GDP from 32 billion to 74 billion dollars.…
Abuja: In a bid to strengthen agricultural productivity and empower rural communities, the Federal Government has unveiled plans to improve access to tractors for smallholder farmers across Nigeria. The initiative…
Abuja: The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has assured Nigerian farmers of improved access to credit facilities aimed at boosting productivity and food security. He gave…
Lagos (Nigeria): A coalition of cassava stakeholders says they have submitted a policy framework to advance cassava as a strategic industrial crop to the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Development.…
An unusually early wave of bird flu is sweeping Europe, with more countries reporting outbreaks than at any point in the past 10 years. This creates intense fears of a…
Lokoja: The Kogi Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project has distributed vital equipment and motorcycles to extension agents and farmers to boost livestock productivity across the state. Dr Olufemi…
Kaltungo, Gombe State (Nigeria): In a bold push for food security and rural resilience, the NNPC Foundation has empowered 15,000 vulnerable farmers nationwide with hands-on training in climate-smart agriculture, market…
Abuja (Nigeria): Dr Matthew Verghis, Country Director, World Bank Nigeria, has called on the Federal Government to reduce inflation, particularly food inflation, to bridge the gap between policy and people.…
Abuja (Nigeria): The Federal Government states that Nigeria’s agricultural sector experienced steady growth during the 2025 wet season, with increased production and lower market prices for major staple foods. The…
Abuja (Nigeria): The Federal Government has announced sweeping reforms to modernise agricultural education as part of efforts to strengthen food security and create employment opportunities for young Nigerians. Mrs Folasade…