FoodFarmNews: 2026

Friday, 21 August 2026

Food Security: Thailand Gifts $20,000 Worth of Rice to Nigeria

As part of humanitarian support to Nigeria, the government of Thailand has donated rice valued approximately at $20,000 to address food related challenges.

Accord, APC, ADC resonate Agriculture development at 2026 Osun Governorship Town Hall meeting

The three major parties, Accord, All People Conference (APC) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) have said agriculture would be given priority to ensure food security and revenue generation through employment creation with the use of modern technologies.

The Federal Government ( FG) is working out a plan to establish an agricultural mechanization plant that will be capable of producing 2,000 to 4,000 tractors in Nigeria.

Foods Import: Africa spends $70bn annually despite vast potentials, says CORAF

Africa has been said to be spending an estimated $70 billion annually on food imports even at the expense of her great agricultural potential in research and improved innovations across the continent.

BOA proposes N200b for post food harvest, unveils smart transportation program

The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) in an effort to stabilize food prices for has hinted a plan to initiate a N200b post harvest interventions for price stabilization just as smart transportation will be initiated to ensure accessibility, availability and affordability of the agricultural produce.

Food Security: Minister tells CGIAR to do more for Africa

The Agric Minister, State, Nigeria, Sen. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi has asked the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) to apply the same measure of technologies transfer in Asia and Latin America to African food security, saying this is what would quickly advance commercial food system development among the nationals in the continent.

African Science Week: Minister reaffirms proven technologies to drive food security

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, State, Sen. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi has said that Nigeria is presently upscaling the use of science and technologies to drive her food value chains system beyond farmers' tables.

The National Agricultural allocations for 37 states including FCT has been reported to have had lower budgets as against 10% Maputo stipulations which Nigeria was a signatory.

FG appoints new heads to three animals production institutes

The Federal Government ( FG) through the Minister of Livestock, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha has approved a new leader for National Veterinary Research Institute ( NVRI), Vom, Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology ( FCAHPT), Ibadan and Institute of Animal Health and Production ( FCAHPT), Vom.

A stakeholders meeting has expressed dissatisfaction over the low usage of improved seeds by farmers in Nigeria, saying there is an urgent need to ensure more measures that would increase adoption for positive impact on the rural family livelihoods.

NCAM gets substantive ED, stakeholders fault the appointment

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ( PBAT) has approved the appointment of Engr. Julius Oloro as the new substantive Chief Executive Officer ( CEO) of National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization ( NCAM), Ilorin, Kwara state.

Over 3,000 farmers from the farm settlement in Araromi-Oke-odo, Ife South Local Government Area of Osun State, staged a peaceful protest in Osogbo, calling for urgent government intervention over land grabbing, recurring attacks, and insecurity threatening their livelihoods.

Farmers protest against delay in fertilizer distribution

Nigeria's farmers of the Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) chapter has demanded for the immediate release of the 6,800 fertiliser bags meant for them to grow rainy season food for year 2026.

The National Agricultural Land Development Authority ( NALDA) has told the states' government that food increase synergy would not be achievable except they made legal lands available for community agriculture development.

Niger Delta: FG announces $500m for Agric business development

The presidency through the Vice President's office has announced a $500 million Agricultural business development fund to diversify crude oil economy in the Niger Delta Region to food sustainable more economy earnings.

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen agricultural data generation, validation, sharing and analysis in a move aimed at promoting evidence-based financing, policymaking and investment across Nigeria's agricultural sector.

FG set to verify farmers for food Security

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to establish a credible database for genuine farmers.

BOA Moves to Curb Food Price Swings

The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has proposed a ₦200 billion Guaranteed Minimum Price Programme to protect farmers from post-harvest price crashes, stabilise food markets and shield consumers from rising food costs.

Africa's drive to transform agriculture must move beyond simply increasing research funding to building a robust innovation ecosystem that connects scientific discoveries with industry, investment and farmers, Nigeria's Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, and the Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), Mohammed Ibrahim, have said.

FMAFS lacks funding for approved food security programs

An active execution of food security programs in the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security ( FMAFS) has been drastically slowed down of recent due to lack of adequate funding. Food Farm News recent visit reveals.

Kaduna killings put farming under threat, ActionAid, AFAN speak

The recent Kaduna killings of people including farmers has put farming and food security under serious threat.

IBB son chairs Bank of Agric

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen.Dr Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi and Chairman, Board of Bank of Agriculture, Alhaji Muhammad Babangida, during the inauguration ceremony.

The first son of the former Military Head of states, General Mohamed Babagida, retired has been officially empowered to chair the newly constituted board of directors of the Bank of Agriculture ( BOA).

More Northern states face hunger, $89m needed, says United Nations World Food

The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has said hunger will hit more people in the Northern states of Nigeria just as the organization pleaded for an emergency $89 million to prevent more vulnerability.

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has commenced a nationwide capacity-building programme aimed at strengthening Nigeria's agricultural extension system with the training of 1,884 Extension Agents and Food Security Specialists under its Grassroots Digital Extension Corps (GDEC) initiative.

FEC approves $900m for Agriculture Financing

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $900 million for Agricultural financing along the value chains of food productivity and agro-processing in Nigeria.

Cocoa: FG gives farmers One Million Climate Smart Seedlings

The Federal Government (FG) has started the distribution of one million improved hybrid cocoa seedlings to farmers across the fourteen states of the Federation.

There seems to be a divided view on the performance of Raw Materials Research Development Council (RMRDC) under the leadership of the current Director General (DG) by stakeholders over local contents substitution for our industrial use.

Editorial: Let the Governors take extension services seriously by funding

The funding disposition of many if not all states' Governors to food security is the point of concern in this editorial, even in the instances of increased budgetary allocations by the Federal Government ( FG) to the governors every month.

Do we have food security in Yoruba land" Seun Kuti asks

Mr. Seun Kuti, an Afrobeat musician has raised a critical question of whether the Yoruba region would be able to feed itself, particularly on tomatoes and peppers which are usually supplied by the North.

FG asks states to make land available for Agriculture

A strong voice in the advocacy of Agricultural Development in Nigeria, ActionAid has called for a more proactive instrument of wheat inputs distribution in Nigeria, saying this would fast track the trickling down of the produce to intended people.

FG charges committee on improved food safety

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, state, Sen. Abdullah has encouraged a newly constituted committee on the standard Agricultural produce that is internationally competitive for consumption.

Agric staff link to silos' looting

A staff of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security ( FMAFS) Mr. Ajoke Suliaman has alleged that some internal officers were involved in the vandalization and carting away of valuable items in the silos facilities across the country during the EndSARS crisis in 2020.

AFAN says the FG inputs distribution will soon begin, asks transparency

The National Deputy president, All Farmers Association of Nigeria ( AFAN), Chief Daniel Okafor has said that the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) will soon begin to give out agricultural inputs to small scale farmers in Nigeria, just as he solicited for a very transparent process.

A participant name withheld has called the attention of agricultural stakeholders to the incomplete handling over process of senior retirees from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security ( FMAFS).

Mamaput Users Lament Rising Food Prices Across Nigeria

Many Nigerians who majorly patronize local food vendors popularly known as “mamaput" have expressed frustration over the continuous rise in the food per plate, saying that affordable meals are becoming increasingly out of reach for low-income earners.

This is an indication that the Federal Government ( FG) through its Agriculture and Food Security Ministry ( FMAFS) may have concluded not to embark on inputs subsidy to farmers just as delayed is already being experienced for the 2026 rainy season cultivation.

Agric correspondents decry inputs politicization

The Chairman, Agriculture Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ACAN), Collins Nnabife, has condemned the food security politicization through input distribution by the government officials.

We have done all needed, says shea butter president

The National Shea Products Association of Nigeria (NASPAN), Mohammed Ahmed Kontagora has commended the joint effort of the Federal Government ( FG) towards ensuring preservation of the shea nuts for local productivity.

New President Calls for Coffee, Tea sector Expansion

The recently elected president, Coffee Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria ( CPPMA) Mr. Hassan Usman has called for an enhanced coffee and tea productivity in Nigeria, describing the sub sector as a key opportunity for economic diversification, rural empowerment, and national industrial growth.

As Nigerians prepare for the forthcoming Muslim Sallah celebration, many faithfuls across the country have expressed concern over the sharp increase in the prices of rams.

A cassava farmer counts losses

A cassava farmer has shared pathetic losses he incurred during the 2025 farming season as prices decrease daily.

Nigeria among top 10 Climate-Vulnerable nations, says ARCN boss

Nigeria has been ranked among the ten most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, according to recent global climate risk assessments measuring exposure to extreme weather events and natural hazards. The ranking has renewed concerns over the country’s agricultural sustainability, rural livelihoods, and long-term food security.

Impeach any Governor who diverts allocations for hunger, others, says ActionAid

The ActionAid Nigeria's Country Director, Dr. Andrew Mamedu has called for immediate impeachment of any Governor caught with diversion of funds meant to enhance the state's food security and other social infrastructure to any political motive saying such action should be severely dealt with.

At a time when several African countries are grappling with fertiliser shortages, rising input costs, and uncertainty over supplies, Nigeria has successfully secured its fertiliser needs for the 2026 wet season, thanks to a proactive procurement strategy that has saved the country approximately ₦61.58 billion.

The National Coffee and Tea Association of Nigeria (NACOFTAN) has successfully concluded its National Executive Election held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, ushering in a new leadership team focused on transforming Nigeria’s coffee and tea industry through strategic development, sustainable agriculture, export expansion, youth inclusion, and global industry collaboration.

Federal Ministry Recognizes Ademola Adesokan as NCAN President

The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has officially recognized Mr. Ademola Adesokan as the substantive President of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), reaffirming his leadership of the association.

Research Funding: How integrity helps IAR to survive

The Deputy Director (DD), Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) Prof. Nafiu Abdu has said the external funding support had really assisted the Institute especially in the last two years when only 30% of budget funding was released to all agencies to execute their capital projects including research.

Agric Commodity Associations commend IAR

The National President, National Sunflower Growers, Processors and Marketers Association ( NSUNGMAN) , Alhaji Jubril Bukar has commended the Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR), Zaria for its consistency in the provision of improved technologies for food sustainability in Nigeria.

FG opens talk on tractors distribution to 774 LGA

The Federal Government ( FG) is planning a modality of how tractors utilization at the 774 local government areas would be achieved to farming activities with a solid financial sustainable pay back strategy, involving a Kano based agro limited company.