Vegetable, maize and cassava farms in parts of Ikorodu, Ojo, Imota and Epe have remained waterlogged for days following sustained rainfall.
“For us to unlock the true economic and food security potential of our livestock sector, we must systematically eliminate the threat of PPR,” he said.
He said NALDA targets establishing mega farm estates across the six geopolitical zones to address challenges affecting agricultural production and create modern farming communities.
Mr Fall said the UN would continue to support nationally led efforts through the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.
To sustain its ecosystem, the Federal University of Education, Pankshin, Plateau, has launched a tree-planting initiative to plant 300 trees around the school.
According to him, Nigeria cannot afford to take the promise of an agricultural boom for granted.
Farmers in Ebonyi have urged the government to ensure that agricultural inputs are distributed effectively to boost food production.
Stakeholders called for government support to consolidate gains recorded under the child labour eradication project in Kaduna’s ginger-producing communities.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy and thundery weather across the country from Wednesday to Friday.
The new law changes the institution’s name from Edo State College of Agriculture and Natural Resources to Edo State College of Agriculture, Science and Technology.
