Obasanjo aide asks CBN research intervention for apple, others

The former Special Assistant (SA) to president  Olusegun Okiki Obasanjo, on food security matter , and presently a board member, National Apple Farmers, Processors  and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NAFPMAN) Prof. Olumide Makinde has appealed  Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to provide a  special intervention fund for research development so as to reduce gestation periods of crops like apple fruit towards achieving sustainable foods system freed of import bill.

Uncertainty over Agric council meeting

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There seems to be unclear date when the National Council on Agricultural and Rural Development (NCARD) meeting initially slated for April in Jos, Plateau state will take place, Foodfarmnews finding gathered.

Commodity Associations to reposition, ask for annual funding

A white paper will soon be presented to the Minister, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo on how the agricultural commodity associations are to run more effectively through a well thought out constitution that enhances performance free of  constant crisis cum other related challenges.

NABDA is now more empowered

President Mohammed Buhari has signed into law the 2022 National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) establishment bill which by provision has empowered it to be able to research more into genetically modified technology crops towards food security.

Images speak @ a One Day Modern Biotechnology and Biosafety Regulation Sensitization Workshop for NABDA Board Members, held in Abuja.

 Images speak @ a One Day Modern Biotechnology and Biosafety Regulation Sensitization Workshop for NABDA Board Members, held in Abuja.

 

Nigeria losses $14b annually on farmers-herders crisis, says Presidential Aide

The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Agriculture and Head of (PACE) Secretariat, Dr. Andrew Kwasari has said over $14 billion is annually lost to farmers- herders conflict, just as 22 states have shown interest of participation in the National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP).

NiMet boss wants climate information taken to farmers

The Director General/ Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMeT) Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu has challenged climate change managers not to keep necessary information meant for farmers at the grassroots on their office shelves, stressed by so doing will short change foods productivity in West Africa sub region.

National Livestock: Minister, FAO advocate implementation

 The Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar and the Country Representative, Food for Agriculture Organization (FAO) have both said that consistent implementation of the 10 years National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP) will unlock the full economic potentials of the meat and dairy productivity into agricultural economy development in Nigeria.

AfDB boss meets Buhari, unveil plans on food security.

 

The president, African Development Bank (AfDB) Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina has said Nigeria is on its priority list of nations that will benefit in the $1.5 billion Africa Emergency Food Production Plan (AfEFPP) meant to checkmate high food prices.

Images Speak @ the ongoing 2 days FMARD AND ACAN: National Transformation Plan Summit in Abuja

 Images Speak @ the ongoing 2 days  FMARD AND ACAN: National Transformation Plan Summit in Abuja