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.
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Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria
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Friday, 31 October 2025
Thursday, 30 October 2025
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 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.
Tuesday, 28 October 2025
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.
Sunday, 26 October 2025
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.
Thursday, 23 October 2025
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.
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
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.
Monday, 20 October 2025
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.
Thursday, 16 October 2025
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.
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
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.
Monday, 13 October 2025
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.
Sunday, 12 October 2025
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.
Friday, 10 October 2025
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.
Thursday, 9 October 2025
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.
Wednesday, 8 October 2025
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.
Tuesday, 7 October 2025
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.
Friday, 3 October 2025
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.
Thursday, 2 October 2025
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.
Wednesday, 1 October 2025
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.













