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. 

Agric Minister reiterates partnership at all levels of Agric programs

 

The Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) Sen. Abubakar Kyari has stressed the need for stronger partnership between the FG, states and other developmental partners so as to galvanize food security as envisaged by the African head of states in Kampala declaration for 2026 to 2036.

Minister Condemns farmers' killing, Calls for stronger security

 

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari has condemned the killing of 15 farmers in Marte Local Government Area of Borno state by suspected terrorists.

Unlocking the power of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA) through implementation of the Plant Treaty’s Multilateral System to secure Nigeria’s food security and nutrition

 

When Nigerians discuss food security, the conversation often centers on fertilizer, tractors,  irrigation and the huge volumes of food imported into the country. These are important concerns. 

BOA Wins Agricultural Finance Institution of the Year at BAFI Awards 2026 The Bank of Agriculture

 

Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has been named Agricultural Finance Institution of the Year at the BusinessDay BAFI Awards 2026 in recognition of its efforts to expand agricultural financing, support smallholder farmers and agribusinesses, and strengthen Nigeria’s food production and market systems.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, NIGERIA @66! 🇳🇬

 

From all of us at Food Farm News, we wish Nigerians at home and across the world a happy and memorable 66th Independence Anniversary.

FG Targets Farm Productivity Boom to Drive Economic Growth and Create Jobs in Nigeria

The Federal Government has identified agriculture as a strategic pillar of Nigeria’s next phase of economic growth, with plans to strengthen farm productivity, expand value addition and create employment opportunities across the agricultural value chain.

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.