It is probably the most grassroots organised forum for farmers in the country. And if properly run, the forum will be effective in tackling food insecurity. That must have informed the decision of the Anambra State government to throw its weight behind the Anambra Community Young Farmers Forum (ACYFF). The launching of the forum was…
Rice prices are projected to decline by 11 per cent in 2025/2026 due to favourable weather conditions and increased global production, according to the 2025 annual commodities review and outlook report by AFEX, a leading commodity exchange platform. “The global rice market is poised for potential price relief in 2025, driven by expectations of strong…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has allocated $2.5 billion to support Nigeria’s efforts to achieve zero hunger by 2030. This commitment is part of WFP’s 2023-2027 Nigeria Country Strategy Plans (CSP), which aims to address hunger and malnutrition in the country. The WFP will work closely with the Nigerian government and other stakeholders…
In a bid to revitalise Nigeria’s agricultural sector, the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) has kicked off the 2025 Boot Camp for Youths on Plant Variety Protection. This innovative program is designed to equip young Nigerians with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive meaningful change in the agricultural sector. The program, which began in…
A group of experts in agriculture and policy has raised concerns about the potential dangers of gene-edited seeds, warning that they could compromise Nigeria’s food security and sovereignty. The experts, who addressed a press conference in Abuja, urged the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to investigate the issue and take necessary action to…
The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has made significant progress in restoring degraded land in Nigeria. The project has successfully rehabilitated 160,000 hectares of hitherto degraded land in different parts of the country. The project aims to address land degradation and climate change across 19 states in Northern Nigeria and the Federal Capital…
The Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr. Kayode Opeifa, has reaffirmed the corporation’s commitment to achieving 100 per cent smooth movement of goods across the country. Speaking during an inspection tour of properties managed by Railway Property Management Company Limited (RPMCL) in Kaduna he stated that efforts are underway to enhance railway…
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, (FMAFS) Aliyu Abdullahi, has announced that the federal government is set to re-capitalise the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) to make food more accessible and affordable for Nigerians. Abdullahi disclosed this when he received the Emir of Borgu, Barr. Mohammed Sani Haliru, and his entourage on a…
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has sounded the alarm on the escalating food crisis in West Africa. The international agency said that a staggering 50 million people now face food insecurity. This represents a sharp increase of 35 million in just five years, with the situation deteriorating rapidly. According to FAO Country Representative Kofi…
Springfield Agro, a private company engaged in farm solutions, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art agrochemical plant in Ogun State. The form is valued at $12 million, and it is desgned to enhance agricultural productivity and tackle pest infestation. Narain Chanrai, chairman of Kewalram Chanrai Group, owners of Springfield Agro, stated, “We have invested so far $12…
