Months after announcing plans to transition into mechanized farming with a four-year target of deploying 8,000 tractors, the federal government has taken delivery of 2,000 Belarus tractors to enhance food production and modernize agriculture. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, had disclosed that the annual production of 2,000 tractors in-country would significantly…
The Federal Government has appealed to the media to partner with it in promoting agriculture as a key driver of food security in the country. Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, made the appeal at a workshop in Abuja. According to him, this collaboration is crucial in mobilising Nigerians…
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has said that Seasonal Climate Prediction, SCP will enhance productivity while reducing food insecurity, unemployment, and malnutrition. The minister emphasised the importance of timely Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), assuring that it enables informed decision-making and agricultural planning. Speaking at the presentation…
