Minister resonates need for BOA recapitalization

 

The Agric Minister, State, Sen. Sabi Abdullahi has joined his voice to those calling for the Bank of Agriculture ( BOA) re-capitalization towards better financing of farmers and other stakeholders to achieve food security.

Cashew processors cry for FG protection against shutdown

The Cashew Processors and Packagers Association of Nigeria (CAPPAN) has supported a recent call made by the umbrella body of the produce asking the Federal Government ( FG) to take pragmatic steps that will protect local market running to $1.507,000 on a daily basis.

Women Farmers, NGOs raise alarm over 36% decline in agric budget amid food Inflation

The Small-Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON) with other two groups have raised concerns over a significant decline in the 2025 agriculture budget, warning that the 36.19% reduction could exacerbate the country’s already dire food insecurity situation. 

Stakeholders query FG priority funding of NADF over Bank of Agric

Some stakeholders in the Agriculture sector have expressed dissatisfaction over the Federal Government (FG) funding priority to another agency under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security over the Bank of Agriculture ( BOA).

Mixed reactions greet Nigeria's Farmers' Census Initiative

During the tenure of former Agriculture Minister, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, the Nigerian government estimated the number of farmers at approximately 14 million.

China Bans Livestock from Nigeria, Other Countries over diseases spread

 China has announced a ban on the import of livestock products from Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, and several other countries due to concerns over the spread of animal diseases, including foot-and-mouth disease, sheep and goat poxes.

AFAN unveils 2025 Agricultural Policy Plan

The All Farmers Association of Nigeria ( AFAN), Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) has presented a working-in-progress action plan to ensure food security for the running year.

NiMet predicts early rain before onset, says expect delay in North

The active farming activities may start earlier than expected this year in southern Nigeria due to rainfall the country will experience before the usual onset just as the majority of states in the North should expect rain delays.

FACAN scribe lends voice for Tiger, Bambara nuts funding

The Federation of Commodity Associations of Nigeria ( FACAN) has lent its voice to support a proposal seeking 2025 funding for tiger and bambara nuts development at all its productivity value chains.

FG sets to hand over all available agricutural technologies

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security ( FMAFS) has initiated a plan to hand over all Agricultural inputs and equipment in its care to farmers henceforth.