2026 Agric council commences, ActionAid raises concern

The 48th National Council on Agriculture and Food Security meeting has commenced in Enugu state just as an area of concern was raised by the ActionAid representative, Mr. Azubike.

Capital funding affects food security programs

There are great indications that the non-release of funds to execute food security capital projects had taken a negative toll on the nation. Food Farm News gathered.

IAR wins grants of N1.213B for climate resilient agriculture practices

Institute for Agricultural Research ( IAR), Samaru, Zaria, has officially announced the winning of four different awards totalling N1.2 Billion towards ensuring climate-change-resilient agricultural practices in Nigeria.

Editorial: Need for more investment on food productivity

The state of our food infrastructure and provision for more innovations with improved technologies must just have to be enhanced for more internally generated revenue especially in the rural communities of the entire nation.

Coalition of Non-Governmental Agricultural Associations asks for 10% budget implementation

 

 The Community of Agrifood Systems Non-State Actors (COANSA) has called on all organs of Government to ensure 10% funding towards enhancing agrifood systems in order to achieve food security in Nigeria. 

From Baby Diapers to Farmland: Exploring a New Approach to Agricultural Water Conservation

Water-absorbing materials used in baby diapers could inspire new ways to retain soil moisture and improve irrigation efficiency, offering a potential area of innovation for dry-season farming in Nigeria and across Africa.

FG, FAO call for action to curb hunger

 

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) and Food and Agriculture Organization ( FAO) of the United Nations have called for increased investment through agricultural innovation, sustainable farming practices and stronger value chains that would tackle hunger, improve nutrition and strengthen Nigeria’s food security.

Farmers warn politicians with votes

 

The All Farmers Association of Nigeria ( AFAN), Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) chapter, has promised to give their support in the upcoming presidential election to whoever gives more necessary support to food security and agricultural development matters.

Food Security: ActionAids says GDP growth has no impact on farmers' pockets

The Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, Dr. Andrew Mamedu has challenged the propensity of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth on the lives of rural communities, particularly farmers, saying the report's impacts have not positively translated on better living of the people.

IAR holds 2026 annual farmers field day

 The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Zaria yesterday showcased its available improved innovations and technologies for food development and sustainability to major stakeholders in the environment.