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Vice President Shettima Initiates Niger Delta Agricultural Fund
Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched a new investment fund and council to boost agricultural development in the Niger Delta, aligning the region with President Tinubu's economic goals.
Nigeria and Morocco Partner to Enhance Agricultural Data and Food Security
Nigeria has initiated a new partnership with Morocco to develop a National Agro-Productivity System, utilizing satellite data to track crop performance and bolster food security across the country.
Benue State to launch grain storage network and boost ginger farming
Benue State plans to build grain reserves across its local government areas and provide specialized training for ginger farmers to improve agricultural security.
Governor Lawal Empowers Zamfara Farmers with Extensive Agricultural Inputs
Governor Dauda Lawal has launched an initiative in Zamfara distributing 72,000 bags of fertiliser, 200,000 litres of herbicides, and various machinery to farmers across 147 political wards.
Agriculture Ministry partners with NIMC to authenticate farmers for support programs
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is adopting the NIMC's identity platform to verify farmers and ensure that government aid reaches the correct recipients through a new, transparent database.
KACRAN Calls for Full Activation of Livestock Ministry
KACRAN has urged President Tinubu to grant full operational autonomy to the Ministry of Livestock Development to resolve economic instability and farmer-herder conflicts.
Governor Lawal Provides Extensive Farm Aid to Zamfara Agricultural Sector
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has launched an agricultural support initiative, distributing 72,000 bags of fertiliser and other essential farming inputs to farmers across all 14 local government areas to boost food security.
Cross River Farmers Criticize Bank of Agriculture Over Inaccessible Funding and Neglect
Farmers in Cross River State claim that the Bank of Agriculture is failing to support genuine producers, citing impossible application processes and a lack of government intervention.
Governor Zulum initiates 50 percent fertiliser subsidy and grants free tools to 120,000 Borno farmers
Governor Zulum has launched a major agricultural support initiative in Borno State, providing 50 percent subsidised fertiliser and free farming tools to 120,000 farmers, alongside a ₦500 million cash aid program for vulnerable residents.
Experts advocate for localized mediation as agricultural season heightens farmer-herder tension
Stakeholders are calling for localized conflict resolution strategies in Niger State to address rising tensions between farmers and herders as the new agricultural season begins.