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.