The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday unveiled a Country Strategic Plan (CSP) for Nigeria worth $2.5 billion.
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Some farmers in Gombe State, whose farmlands were washed away by flood last year, have appealed for government’s assistance to enable them to cultivate their farmlands this season.
An agriculture expert, Mrs Tolulope Aina, has urged the Federal Government to strengthen and prioritise agricultural sector to effectively contribute to overall economic development and food security in Nigeria.
Katsina governor, Dikko Radda has sought the support of the African Development Bank (AfDB) to develop the abundant agricultural and renewable energy resources in the State.
The Chairman Lagos State Butchers Association, Mr Bamidele Alabi, says lack of traceability of cattle being produced and consumed in the country is responsible for the nation’s red meat not acceptable for export.
The Horse and Donkey Sellers Association of Nigeria have pleaded with the Federal Government to probe the recurring seizures of donkey meat by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Kebbi.
Agrolearn, an agric education group, has launched a learning platform to boost food security in the country.
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) says that no fewer than 11 million of its members have adopted the Tingo mobile smartphone and fintech applications for their daily operations.
Stakeholders in the agricultural sector, on Thursday in Abuja, launched the African Catfish Value Chain to address the challenges in its farming and boost productivity.
A coalition of commodity associations and farmers’ groups has called on government to use the savings from subsidy funds to develop the nation’s agriculture sector, through the National Agriculture Development Fund (NADF).