The International Fund for Agricultural Development, (IFAD) Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises Project for the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) says climate change, inflation and insecurity are affecting food availability in Nigeria.
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The Oyo State Government has resuscitated the State Seed Coordinating Committee (OYSSCC) in a bid to revitalise agricultural productivity, ensure food security and improve farmers’ livelihood.
The West and Central Africa Wheat Development Network (WECAWheat), has called on member Governments to prioritise enacting and enforcing policies that support strategic investments in wheat production in the region.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it has set a target to produce an additional 120 million tonnes of food by 2025.
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has restated its commitment to ensuring a conducive environment for the agricultural ecosystem and food security to thrive in the state.
An Agriculturist, Dr Emmanuel Okogbenin, has called on African leaders to embrace the potential inherent in Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) to promote food security in the continent.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has embarked on training 70 women on nutrition and fuel-saving techniques geared towards strengthening food security in three Northeast states.
Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), says it is partnering with State and Federal Governments to mitigate the impact of climate change on agricultural production to ensure food security.
The pioneer Director-General of the National Biosafety Management Agency(NBMA), Dr Rufus Ebegba has called for the adoption of safe biotechnology methods to tackle food insecurity in the country.
The Anambra state government says it will reactivate existing dams and enhance irrigation farming in the state in partnership with the Federal Government to boost food production.