The gunmen, numbering about five, invaded the farm and killed the poultry farm owner and her daughter, who was working with others.
Mr Atser said the challenge was due to the country’s low production capacity to meet local demand.
Some farmers in the country have proffered workable solutions to address Nigeria’s growing post-harvest losses estimated at $10 billion annually.
The federal government and Nestlé Nigeria Plc on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding to improve animal genetics and enhance farmers’ productivity.
Mr Agbayewa noted that the approval of the crop varieties would help improve the yields of farmers in the state.
The stakeholders made the assertion at a sensitisation programme held at Nnewi North LGA of Anambra on Wednesday.
The National Animal Production Research Institute, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has commenced its 2025/2026 annual hatching exercise, targeting about 25,000 chicks.
Blue economy minister Adegboyega Oyetola has called for stronger regional cooperation and increased investment in the fisheries sector across West and Central Africa.
NiDCOM chief Abike Dabiri-Erewa said the conference would focus on a structured, outcome-driven marketplace targeting high-impact sectors critical to Nigeria’s future growth.
The federal government has inaugurated a community-based national food bank programme to boost food security and expand access to nutritious food.
