Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have advocated comprehensive subsidies on fertilisers and inputs to encourage productivity and cut the rising cost of staple food.
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A Senior Agricultural Economist with World Bank, Dr Adetunji Oredipe, says mass food production is the only panacea to the skyrocketing food prices in Nigeria.
Staple food traders and consumers in Lagos State are lamenting the consistent hike in food prices.
The Federal Government, in partnership with the World Bank, has updated its land compensation framework, significantly increasing rates for matured…
The Federal Government has secured a loan facility of 134 million dollars from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to help farmers boost seeds and grain production in the country.
Provisions and food traders across Sokoto State have voiced their concerns over the rising prices of food and essential items,…
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has announced a partnership with the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) to boost sugar production in Nigeria.
The federal government has set a target of producing 1.3 million metric tonnes of fish, aiming to boost local supply and reduce import dependency.
The Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC) aims to establish grain hubs where off-takers can purchase grains directly, ensuring farmers receive value for their produce.
Professors of the Agriculture Faculty, University of Ilorin (Unilorin), have trained Nigerian farmers on-farm risk management through the adoption of insurance and rural e-commerce.