African dryland network to help farmers with climate smart crops

In view of climate change impact on soil and crops, about eight dryland crops in Nigeria have been slated for improvement intervention in order to support farmers facing weather related challenges.

Registrar advocates for plant varietal protection

 

The Registrar, Plant Varietal Protection Office ( PVPO), domiciled in the National Agricultural Seeds Council ( NASC) Dr. Folarin Okelola has emphasized why all  breeders must use intellectual property rights to protect their crops innovation against exploitation without appropriate benefits.

Millet development needs more funding, says Lake Chad Institute

 

The Lake Chad Research Institute (LCRI) has advocated more funding for millet research and its commercial promotion to justify the crop's nutritional potential.

Agric council meeting may hold early November

 

The 48th Regular Meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Food Security (NCAFS) may have been slated to take place in the first week of November 2026.

FG, FAO commence world food day

The Federal Government ( FG) through its Agriculture Ministry has announced the preparation for 2026 world food day celebration slated for October 16.

Agric Dev Fund: Researchers complain of non access

 

Researchers who claimed to have applied for research project funds are already complaining of not being able to access the money from National Agricultural Development Fund ( NADF).

Lake Chad plant breeder raises alarm over high cost of research occasioned by insecurity

A plant breeder Dr. Maryam Dawud of Lake Chad Research Institute (LCRI) has said the negative impact of insecurity in the North is already taking its toll on cost of  research development just as farmers are already quitting their farms for safety.

Tractors to Farmers: FG unveils new strategy

 

The Federal Government ( FG) under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ( PBAT) is planning a new strategy of giving farmers affordable mechanization services that will enhance food security.

AFAN charges FG on timely inputs delivery

 

The All Farmers Association of Nigeria ( AFAN) has asked the Federal Government ( FG) to improve on its inputs delivery strategy to ensure timeliness for effective planting for food security.

Breaking News: IAR Announces New Appointments.

 

The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, is pleased to announce the appointment and reappointment of distinguished researchers to key leadership positions within the Institute.