Nigeria may lose $3b on sub standard agricultural commodities, says Agric Minister

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Mohammed Kyari, has warned that the country may risk forfeiting more than $3 billion annually if it failed to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

FG approves N50bn fund for seeds sector development

 The Federal Government ( FG) on Wednesday this week has approved the release of Fifty Billion Naira ( N50bn) for the development of the seeds value chains system towards food security.

FG promises action against tomato smugglers

The Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security ( FMAFS), Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has pledged to deal with the peddlers of tomato concentrate in the country.

Agric show: AFAN, FACAN complain about structural challenges

 

The two apex bodies of farmers and commodity associations of Nigeria have both expressed dissatisfaction on structural default for food productivity.

Stakeholders start arriving for National Agricultural show

Some states' agricultural stakeholders with federal government agencies have started arriving the venue of this year Agric show holding in Tundunwada, Nasarawa State.

How Federal Agric PS save a life at council meeting

 

The 47th meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Food Security (NCAFS ), held recently in Kaduna, narrowly escaped a destruction that could have happened if the Permanent Secretary (PS), Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security ( FMAFS), Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi had not quickly swung into safety action having noticed what the woman reading a memo was passing through a serious health challenge.

Agric council approves memos on Grape, 30 others

 

The National Council on Agriculture and Food Security meeting just concluded in Kaduna last Friday has approved the development of grape and other memos towards food security in the upcoming year.

Organic summit: stakeholders advise people to eat wholesome food

The practitioners of organic farming in Nigeria have called on people to ensure eating foods free of dangerous chemicals.

Editorial: Let the states take a lead in rural mechanization to farmers

For a proactive attainment of food security using modern technology, the state governments must be allowed to take the lead.

We will Enhance Standard for Agro based Export, says a Lab founder

 The founder of agro commodities standard certification for export in Kano, Mr. Khaled Moussallati, has promised that his newly launched FAMOUSA agro laboratory will ensure a significant reduction in agricultural produce rejection abroad, as he has asked for collaboration with major government agencies in charge of standards.

NGO tells States to harness N5.4t Agric opportunity

* Minister assures foods price decline 

A prominent Non-Governmental Organization ( NGO) in the agricultural sector has said that the states in Nigeria can conveniently make close to N5.5 trillion profits through strategic investments in the critical areas of the food value chains, just as the Minister, Sen. Abubarka Kyari promised to ensure continuous food prices decline in the country.

Images speak as Fg declared open the ongoing Technical Session of the 47th Regular Meeting of National Council on Agriculture and Food Security (NCAFS) to achieve food sovereignty and revolutionize the agricultural ecosystem in Kano State

Images speak as Fg declared open the ongoing Technical Session of the 47th Regular Meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Food Security (NCAFS) to achieve food sovereignty and revolutionize the agricultural ecosystem in Kano State 

National extension ED says farmers are better off with power tillers, mini planters....

The Executive Director ( ED), National Extension and Agriculture Research Liaison Services (NAERLS), Prof. Sani Ahmed, has preferred the provision of power tillers, mini planters, and hand-held harvesters to farmers over unaffordable tractors for increased food production.

FG partners IITA, international centre to promote soil management

The Federal Government ( FG) in collaboration with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture ( IITA) and the International Soil Reference and Information Center (ISRIC) has unveiled a strategic initiative to strengthen Nigeria’s soil information systems, a move designed to enhance agricultural productivity, promote data-driven decision-making, and advance the nation’s drive toward food sovereignty.

Livestock Minister says cattle destroy only crops on their routes

 

The Minister of Livestock Ministry, Alhaji Idi Maiha has said many farmers who had suffered crops being destroyed are those who planted along cattle routes, urged Nigerians to exercise a better approach to understanding causes of conflict between farmers/ herders.

NALDA Targets Carbon Credits to Boost Farmer Prosperity and Drive Rural Transformation — Adebayo

The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has launched a major drive to generate high-quality carbon credits from its growing network of farm estates an effort aimed at accelerating rural wealth creation and moving thousands of Nigerians into the middle-income bracket.

First lady set to restore land degradation, says Minister

 

The Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security ( FMAFS), Sen. Sabi Abubakar, has said that the wife of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is determined to lead the fight against land degradation towards food security.

FG Strengthens Pest Defense for Food Security

 

The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to strengthen coordinated and sustainable systems for combating pest and disease invasions threatening Nigeria’s food production and nutrition security.

FG may soon appropriate budget for gender in Agriculture

 

There is an indication that the long awaited gender policy for agriculture may soon be presented for approval before the apex decision making body for budgetary commitment within 2025-2030 Agricultural implementation.

Kastina state deploys a new strategy for robust food security

 

The Governor of Katisna, His Excellency Dikko Umar Radda has introduced a new agricultural policy that will reposition the food productivity system of the state even in the face of insurgency.

Tinubu directs distribution of tractors directly to farmers, says Minister

 

The State Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security ( FMAFS), Sen Sabi Abdullahi has allayed the fear on Belarus imported tractors sometimes launched at Sheda, Gbwagbada, Abuja going into wrong hands as President Tinubu has ordered that the small scale farmers be on priority list of the beneficiaries.

World Food Day: NGO asks Government to stop killing of farmers

 

ActionAids Nigeria has called on the Federal Government ( FG) to checkmate the present killing of farmers majorly in the North Central region, where major staples are produced.

FG set to appropriate fertilizer use on soil

The Federal Government ( FG) under the presidential leadership of Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu ( BAT) has said soil health tests will help to check excessive fertilizer applications to food system productivity.

FG Inaugurates reform Committee for Agro-Industria zones

 

The Federal Government ( FG) has formed a technical committee across ministries to reposition agro-industrial zones for better food system productivity.

National Agric Show comes up November 24th

 

The 17th edition of the National Agricultural show has been slated for 24th-28, November, 2025, and President Tinubu is expected to attend the show for stakeholders' encouragement towards high foods productivity.

Why wheat cost performance does not reflect in 2025 Agric survey -ED NAERLS

 

The 2024/25 wet season agricutural survey on crops production cost performance has conspicuously not reported anything about wheat being an economic.

133m Nigerians battle food poverty- ActionAids

 

The Nigeria ActionAids has lent its voice to 133 million Nigerians being confronted with food poverty.

State Adopts Bottom-Up Agricultural Model to Strengthen Food Security

In a move that sets it apart from other states across the federation, the Kogi State Government has unveiled a grassroots-driven approach to achieving sustainable food security.

Fake fertilizers: 2025 agriculture report raises concern

The 2025 Wet Season Agricultural Performance Survey (APS) across the states in the country has reported a substandard increase in the supply of fertilizers in the country.

National Agric survey reports high food output for year 2025

The recently released national report on agriculture performance for the 2025 wet season has indicated steady growth in light of food production with drop in prices despite challenges.

African food: Nigeria asks members to be pragmatic, says it commits $538m to agro processing.

 

Nigeria's Agric Minister, Sen. Abubarka Kyari has admonished African countries to refrain from being passive in food productivity,  saying his country had injected $538.05 million into making agro-processing centers very active.

Benue FACAN coordinator commends cowpea ALKAN Super variety

 

The state coordinator, Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations ( FACAN), Mr.Tarnongu Vitalis has commended a cowpea variety popularly called ALKAN SUPER for its great contribution to food nutrition in Benue state.

Cashew president asks public to disregard interim leadership

 

The president, National Cashew Association of Nigeria ( NCAN), Hon. Joseph Ajanaku has asked the public to disregard an online report on the appointment of an interim executive leadership for his association.

Strategic Market Actions Behind Decline in Food Prices Nationwide- Kyari

The Federal Government has attributed the recent decline in food prices across the country to its targeted market interventions and sustained investments in agricultural production, processing, and post-harvest systems.

"Nigeria Targets Global Cassava Dominance — NALDA, Agbeyewa Farms Launch 5,000-Hectare Industrialisation Push"

 

The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has officially launched a cassava production intervention and industrialisation programme aimed at transforming Nigeria’s cassava value chain and positioning the country as a global powerhouse in cassava-based products.

FG promises to support sugar productivity

 

The Federal Government ( FG) has reiterated its readiness to support sugar value chains towards reducing import cost, boosting internal production and as well creating jobs.

Climate Change: An environmentalist advocates urban farming, cautions on foreign seeds

 

The Executive Director, Global Initiative for Food Security and Eco-System ( GIFSES), Dr. Micheal Terungwa David has encouraged Nigerians to explore the potential in urban farming to stem climate change vagaries on food production, just as he warned against much dependency on foreign seeds against our conventional ones.

NALDA Unveils Nationwide Greenhouse Initiative to Boost Vegetable Production, Empower Youth and Women

The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has launched a national greenhouse farming initiative aimed at increasing vegetable production, empowering young agripreneurs, and supporting women farmers across Nigeria.

NALDA, Arzikin Noma Roll Out Mega Farm for Food Security in Kwara

In a bold move to boost food security and modernize agriculture, the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has signed a strategic partnership with private agribusiness firm, Arzikin Noma, to establish the Renewed Hope Mega Farm in Ora, Kwara State.

Editorial: Food Price Crash and Empty Buffer Storage

 

The recent declaration by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria, through the Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security ( FMAFS), Sen. Sabi Abdullahi, ordering the Federal Executive Committee to immediately embark on food prices crashing to ensure accessibility, availability, and affordability, is very commendable in giving succour to poor Nigerian citizens. Still, our curiosity is how this directive can be made effective with empty buffer storage across the states.

Former CAN president praises FG policy on Cocoa price

 

The former president, Cocoa Association of Nigeria ( CAN) and presently the chairman, Board of Trustee ( BOT), Dr. Victor Iyama has commended the Federal Government (FG) for not heeding to the calls that farmers' produce should be determined by cocoa board. 

GMOs: FACAN BOT chairman cautions FG

 

The chairman, Board of Trustees ( BOT) and former President, Federation of Commodity Associations ( FACAN), Dr. Victor Iyama has warned the Federal Government( FG) against buying into the cultivation of Genetically Modified ( GM) seeds, saying it will be toxic to the soil and human health.

FG bans raw shea nuts for export

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that a six-month temporary ban be placed on the unprocessed shea nuts from being exported.

Agric council meeting may hold in October

The National Council of Agriculture ( NCA) meeting, where decisions on policies implementation on food security are taken has been tentatively slated for sometime in October 2025. A reliable source told FoodFarmNews in the Ministry at Abuja.

IAR gives adopted farmers, schools inputs

The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) Samaru has given free seeds and agro chemicals to farmers in about ten adopted villages along with some schools closed by.

FG Unveils a new youth manifesto for Agriculture

The Federal Government ( FG) has officially launched the National Youth Manifesto in Agriculture starting 2025–2030.

Minister promises to use MSMEs to drive agriculture

* Constitutes Committee 

The Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), Sen. Abubarka Kyari has promised to proactively make use of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to drive the value chain of food security, just as he constituted a 16-member committee for implementation.

Maize price drops naturally, farmers call for govt intervention

The price of maize has taken a sharp plunge in recent weeks, dropping from Eighty Thousand Naira to N35,000 per bag as concerns were raised by farmers.

FG sets to redirect cannabis farmers

The Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security ( FMAFS) Sen. Abubarka Kyari has agreed to partner with NDLEA in redirecting farmers from planting cannabis.

FG may soon distribute tractors to farmers

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has said that farmers across the country will soon access the imported tractors by the government. An authoritative source disclosed to FoodFarmNews.

Agro Allied Cooperative commends President Tinubu fund release

 

The President of the National Cooperative of Agro-Allied Organizations of Nigeria (NACOON)  Prof. (Queen) Hazarat Adesumi Adeyeye has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the release of over ₦1.5 trillion to support cooperative agricultural initiatives across the country.