The alarming rate of post-harvest losses in Nigeria has led to a staggering N3.5 trillion annual revenue loss, with a significant portion of agricultural produce never reaching consumers. Ahmed Alex Omah, a global ambassador for the World Packaging Organisation, believes that proper packaging can significantly reduce this loss. Omah emphasised the critical role of packaging…
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has attributed the recent decline in food prices to increased supply meeting steady demand. In a video posted on his official X handle late Monday night, Kyari credited the price reduction to the 2024 harvest season, which significantly boosted food production. He also linked it to…
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has donated Agricultural inputs to the Jigawa state government. The inputs include 10,000 Water Pumps with all accessories, 10,000 pieces of Knapsack’s sprayers, 10.000 liters of Herbicides, 10,000 liters of Pesticide and 10,000 liters of Organic Fertilisers. The move is to support agricultural transformation in the…
In a bid to unlock its vast agricultural potential, Kaduna State has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The agreement, which was formalised through a technical cooperation agreement, aims to enhance agricultural productivity, improve food security, and stimulate socio-economic growth in the state. The partnership will focus on supporting…
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…
