The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) and the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) have cautioned farmers against the use of pesticides and chemicals in storing dried beans and other legume crops.
Read more: Institute, NEPC caution farmers against using pesticides to store beans
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara says the State Government is partnering with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to boost agriculture.
Read more: Food security: Kwara partners IsDB to establish agro-industrial processing zone
A renowned tourism expert, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo, has urged Bayelsa communities to protect endangered wildlife in their forests, adding that indigenous communities are the most effective guardians of their biodiversity.
Read more: Expert urges Bayelsa communities to protect endangered species
The Plateau Government has purchased large quantities of eggs from the state chapter of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) in an offtake agreement.
The Flour Milling Association of Nigeria (FMAN) says it is cultivating 4,000 hectares of land for wheat production across the country in its 2022- 2023 programme.
Read more: Flour millers to cultivate 4,000 hectares of land for wheat production in 2023
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on improving food security in the country through precise weather forecasts.
Read more: 55,864 Farmers benefit from APPEALS project – National Co-ordinator
The Abia State Project Coordinating Office of the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises for Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) has commenced selection of another set of beneficiaries for its agribusiness project.
Read more: Abia LIFE-ND selects 1000 beneficiaries for agribusiness
The Small- Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON), said the association was ready for dry- season farming to enhance food production and boost the nation’s economy.
Read more: Food security: We are ready for dry season farming -women farmers
Alhaji Habibu Zakari, the State Manager, Kebbi Branch Office of Cultivating New Frontier in Agriculture (CNFA), under Feed The Future, USAID, has counselled farmers in the state on early preparations following commencement of rainfall.
Read more: Expert advises farmers, as Kebbi records first rainfall in 2023
Farmers’ associations have called on the three tiers of government to employ holistic approach toward addressing the challenges facing the agricultural sector in the country.
Read more: Farmers’ Association calls for holistic approach to address challenges
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has blamed the hike in the price of eggs on cash scarcity and the rising cost of raw materials.
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), the renowned international agricultural organization says it will support state governments in Nigeria to achieve a Green Revolution in the agricultural sector.
Read more: Agric. extension: Sasakawa Africa, Islamic Development Bank, others meet in Abuja
Chief Sylvanus Ejezie, Chairman, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Delta Chapter, has predicted food shortfall this year while urging government’s intervention to check it.
Read more: Farmer predicts food shortfall, tasks Govt on inputs to support production
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources (FMWR) has urged women, and farmers, to promote the attainment of quality water for safe crop production through irrigation.
Read more: Promote attainment of quality water for safe crop production, FG urges women
Stakeholders in the agriculture sector have called for an enabling environment for women farmers to boost food security.
Read more: IWD: Stakeholders harp on increased support for women farmers
Dr. Debo Akande, the Director-General, of Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), says the state government efforts in agribusiness are already yielding positive results.
Read more: Oyo Govt efforts in agribusiness already yielding positive results- OYSADA DG
