The Sokoto State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the agricultural sector through strategic investments in irrigation, mechanization, and…
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The Cross River State House of Assembly on Monday passed the state Irrigation and Dams Authority Bill 2025 into law to improve food security in the state.
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has urged the World Bank to increase its support for Nigeria’s plans to upgrade existing dams and develop new irrigation systems.
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening food security in Nigeria through strategic support for farmers, improved irrigation systems, and climate resilience measures.
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has called for urgent and coordinated efforts to address the escalating impact of climate change on agriculture across Africa.
The member representing Maru/Bungudu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Abdulmalik Zubairu Bungudu, has distributed irrigation machines to 205 dry-season farmers in his constituency.
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, and the Ministry of Power, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project.
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.
ASHENEWS – Faced with scarce rainfall and excessive heat, farmers in Sokoto State are turning to irrigation methods to ensure their crops grow.
The irrigation system of farming is good for the production of all kinds of crops, especially as a system used for dry-season agriculture.