The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it has set a target to produce an additional 120 million tonnes of food by 2025.
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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.
Agricultural experts and stakeholders across Africa and Europe have advocated for the widespread adoption of small-scale solar-powered irrigation systems among local farmers as a sustainable solution to the challenges of climate change and food insecurity in Africa.
The United Nations (UN) has expressed its readiness to partner with Nigeria to strengthen food security and boost agricultural productivity in the country.
The Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE) has blamed Nigeria’s continued food insecurity challenges on farmers’ lack of knowledge and education.