Mr Mamedu noted that insecurity continued to disrupt farming in states like Benue, Kaduna, Kwara, Taraba, Cross River, and Niger, limiting the production of key staples.
Beatrice Aighewi, head of station, IITA Abuja, said this on the sidelines of the launch of the Nigerian Farmers’ Soil Health Scheme.
The World Bank has reiterated its commitment to turning agriculture into a viable business that drives jobs, income, and food security across the globe.
Deputy agriculture minister Aliyu Abdullahi said the scheme aligns with the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda for food security.
The released described AgriConnect as an initiative to transform smallholder farming.
Mr Tajudeen said the bills represent more than just legislation but a blueprint for a more secure, prosperous, and self-reliant Nigeria.
Ms Arukwe said the initiative exposed over 2,000 beneficiaries to climate-smart agriculture under the Gombe Cluster comprising Gombe, Adamawa, and Taraba.
Nigerians are divided on the safety of GMOs.
The Poultry Association of Nigeria in Abuja says the poultry industry contributes more than 25 per cent to Nigeria’s agricultural GDP.
IDPs at the Durumi Camp in Abuja have appealed for urgent government intervention and access to farmland to support women-led households.
