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April Rains Signal Crucial Planting Season for Nigerian Farmers, set the tone for yields and income in 2026

By Lanre Shodimu As the first steady rains sweep across southern Nigeria and inch gradually toward the country’s central and…

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Farmers urged to use seasonal climate forecasts to boost yields and reduce risks amid rising climate variability in Nigeria.

By Jide Akinseye In the face of increasing climate uncertainty and its growing impact on food production, the Federal Government…

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Tariff cuts on key food imports offer relief to Nigerian consumers but spark fears of deeper strain on local farmers and long-term food security.

By Simeon Shodimu As Nigeria grapples with rising living costs and persistent food inflation, the Federal Government’s latest tariff adjustments…

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Half of Nigeria’s harvest never reaches the table—experts say fixing storage, not farming, is the real key to food security.

By Simeon Shodimu Efforts to address Nigeria’s food challenges have largely focused on increasing agricultural production. However, emerging perspectives suggest…

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BOI, RMRDC Forge Strategic Alliance to Transform Agric Value Chain

By Jide Akinseye In a renewed push to deepen Nigeria’s industrial base and reduce dependence on raw commodity exports, two…

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Expert Warns Against Raw Exports, Advocates Agro-Industrial Revolution

By Lanre Shodimu In a bold call for economic transformation, a Nigerian agro-industrial expert has urged African nations to abandon…

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FG rolls out multi-tier reforms as food inflation eases, targets long-term food security and farmer support nationwide

By Jide Akinseye As food prices begin to ease after months of pressure on households, the Federal Government has rolled…

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Insurance lifeline: Farmers receive N396.7m boost to recover from climate-driven losses

By Jide Akinseye As climate volatility continues to threaten Nigeria’s already fragile food systems, stakeholders are deepening the use of…

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FG targets agro-industrial growth as Shettima inaugurates multi-million-dollar grains processing facility in Kano.

By Simeon Shodimu Nigeria’s push to transform its agricultural sector received a major boost with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art…

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Cross River collaborates with IITA, targets tripling yam yields with modern farming technologies

Simeon Shodimu In a renewed push to transform yam production and strengthen food security, the Cross River State Government has…

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House of Reps call on FG to introduce policies at stabilizing prices of agricultural produce

By Lanre Shodimu Amid growing concern in Nigeria’s farming communities, the House of Representatives has called for urgent government intervention…

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Extreme Heat Tightens Grip on Global Food Systems, Threatens Livelihoods of Billions

By Simeon Shodimu A new global report has raised fresh concerns over the escalating impact of extreme heat on agriculture,…

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