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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.
Kano Consumer Protection Agency Vows Legal Action Against Counterfeit Agrochemical Sellers
The Kano State Consumer Protection Agency is preparing to prosecute vendors of fake agrochemicals following reports of crop damage across the state.
Kano State Government Supplies 150 Truckloads of Fertiliser to Local Farmers
Governor Kabir Yusuf has initiated the distribution of 90,000 bags of subsidised fertiliser across Kano State to boost food security and assist farmers during the 2026 farming season.
Jigawa Governor Launches 2026 Wet Season Support for 90,000 Farmers
Jigawa State has launched its 2026 agricultural support scheme, providing subsidised fertiliser to 90,000 farmers and solar pumps to improve irrigation productivity.
Study Finds Majority of Nigeria’s Agricultural Data Is Obsolete
A new NADIH study reveals that 70 percent of Nigeria's government-held agricultural data is outdated, hampering investment and policy development across the sector.
Federal Government Stresses Necessity of Private Investment for Nigeria’s Agricultural Growth
The Nigerian government admits it cannot fund agricultural transformation alone, calling for a new blended finance approach to attract private investment and manage sector risks.