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Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD)

August 25, 2023

FG trains 55 cassava farmers in Edo on processing, packaging

“This training is commendable and in line with the state government’s agricultural policies.”

Nigeria Farmers
May 7, 2023

NAFDAC moves to rid Nigeria of hazardous pesticides

NAFDAC boss Mojisola Adeyeye expressed worries over the toxicity associated with the misuse and abuse of pesticides as it affected food safety and food security.

NAFDAC
March 16, 2023

FAO predicts food, nutrition crisis in 26 states, FCT

According to the report, about 17.7 million people, including 14,000 IDPs in 26 states and the FCT, will be in serious crisis, or worse through May 2023.

Malnourished children. [CREDIT: The Cable]
September 17, 2022

Yobe govt spent N2.9 billion on procuring fertilisers in four years: Commissioner

The official said that the distribution and sales of the fertiliser were ongoing at a subsidised rate of N13,000 per bag.

August 27, 2022

Food Security: IFAD urges public, private support for implementation of agric tech policy

Ms Ekoue, who said NATP was aimed at boosting the growth of agriculture and the transformation of food system through technology and innovation.

IFAD/ Dede Ekoue
June 28, 2021

FG working to incorporate sweet potatoes in bread: Official

“It has come to the knowledge of the ministry the immense wealth and health benefits in potato production, especially Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP).”

Sweet potatoes
May 21, 2021

Buhari approved N30 million mosque, centre for herdsmen: Minister

“To put the facts straight, the memo is authentic and appropriate in all ramifications.”

Nano, herders and Buhari
May 13, 2021

Emergency national food security plan a necessity, says farmer

The practitioner called for proactive national awareness and sensitisation directed towards public enlightenment on the current food crisis.

Vegetables (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo/Peoples Gazette)