Enugu state governor, Peter Mbah has called on the International Funds for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to expand its areas of coverage in Enugu to enhance agricultural yield and boost food security in the state.
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The National Coordinator of Digisol Project, an international organisation, Prof. Chris Emenyonu, has advocated the adoption of modern technology by farmers to solve food insecurity in Nigeria.
The World Food Programme (WFP) has pledged to commit $2.5 billion to strengthen and support Nigeria’s efforts towards sustainable food security and zero hunger across the country.
The National Rubber Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NARPMAN), Cross River Chapter, has sought the approval of the state government to cultivate 100,000 hectares of rubber plantation.
Potato Farmers Association of Nigeria (POFAN) has faulted the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development over its exclusion in the launch of the 5-year rolling plan for Irish potatoes.
Seed Entrepreneurs Association of Nigeria (SEEDAN) has appealed to the Federal Government to revive and speedily implement the supply of seeds and other agro-inputs as approved by President Bola Tinubu to boost food production.
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday said the Federal Government was set to plant 2 million jumbo cashew seedlings in five Northwestern states.
ASHENEWS reports that the Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 officially ended on Friday with calls by participants for scale up of the existing solutions to accelerate food systems transformation.
A Nigerian company, EGTA Investment Limited on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Ghanaian conglomerate, Jospong Group of Companies, to boost food production.
ASHENEWS reports that two visionary agripreneurs clinched top honours in the fifth annual GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition Finals held at the Africa Food Systems Forum Summit 2023.