All indications have pointed that the mismanagement of soil and neglect of soil health might be a stumbling block to the achievement of MDG 2030 food security of Nigeria.
All indications have pointed that the mismanagement of soil and neglect of soil health might be a stumbling block to the achievement of MDG 2030 food security of Nigeria.
The farmers in Oyo state have solicited for government support that will enhance Agricultural productivity towards achieving food security in the country.
The Managing Director ( MD), Premier Seed Nigeria Limited, Dr. Ibitoye Oyewale has advised on the need for proactive climate smart agriculture practices to checkmate $16.9 billion losses being experienced in the last one decade in Nigeria.
The declaration of State of emergency on food security made Nigerian farmers albeit all Nigerians to breath a sigh of relief and it portended the end of the insecurity bedeviling the North East, North West, North Central and all other parts of Nigeria.
* FAO, others speak
In the fullfilment of the Federal Government ( FG) renewed hope promises for accelerated commercial food production, the Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security ( FMAFS) Sen. Abubakar Kyari has promised the application of an irritated farming system for 2023/24 seasons, just as the Food and Agriculture Organization ( FAO) Director General ( DG) and farmers have called for science based policies and technologies support respectively for the sector.
To get a maximum yield in hybrid seeds with other best agronomics practices, the former Executive Director (ED) Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) Prof. Mohammad Faguji Ishiyaku has advised that farmers to purchase hybrid seeds for yearly planting.
Experts have advised that Nigeria needs to work towards getting Plant Protection Right ( PPR) for premium earnings, job opportunities, and food security.
Nigeria has been given a hosting right to African cassava conference targeted to reposition the crop for premium economy, just as the issue of trade mark is being promised for global competiveness.