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Agricultural Mechanisation Key to Food Security, Economic Growth – Agcoms

Agricultural Mechanisation Key to Food Security, Economic Growth – Agcoms Agricultural equipment provider, Agcoms International Trading Limited, has reaffirmed the importance of agricultural mechanisation in achieving Nigeria’s food security objectives, describing modern farm equipment as a critical tool for increasing productivity, improving rural livelihoods and driving economic growth. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Okoli Chijioke, […]

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Nigeria Moves to Modernise Livestock Farming as Part of Food Security Drive

Nigeria Moves to Modernise Livestock Farming as Part of Food Security Drive The Federal Government has intensified efforts to reform Nigeria’s livestock sector through a comprehensive programme aimed at modernising livestock production, reviving grazing reserves, and promoting ranching as a sustainable solution to food security challenges and farmer-herder conflicts. The Senior Special Assistant to President

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Bandits Halt Farming Activities in 26 Sokoto Communities, Demand Fresh Levies from Residents

Bandits Halt Farming Activities in 26 Sokoto Communities, Demand Fresh Levies from Residents. Fresh concerns have emerged over food production and rural security in Sokoto State following reports that armed bandits have imposed new levies on at least 26 farming communities in Sabon Birni Local Government Area, preventing residents from accessing their farmlands at the

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FG Says New Agricultural Mechanisation Policy Will Drive Sector Transformation

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has expressed confidence that the proposed National Policy on Agricultural Mechanisation will provide a strategic framework for modernising Nigeria’s agricultural sector and boosting productivity nationwide once approved. Speaking during a two-day policy validation workshop held in Ilorin, Kwara State, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Marcus

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Hidden Reasons Farmers Are Still Poor in Nigeria

Agriculture remains one of Nigeria’s most important sectors, employing millions of people and feeding the nation. Yet, despite its importance, a painful reality remains: many farmers in Nigeria are still poor. This is not because farming is unprofitable—but because the system around farming is broken in ways most people don’t see. In this guide, we

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Why Food Prices Keep Rising in Nigeria 2026

Food inflation has become one of the most pressing economic realities in Nigeria today. From rice and yam to maize, tomatoes, and beans, prices continue to climb across markets nationwide. For households, traders, and food processors, the question is no longer whether prices will rise, but why they keep rising and what can be done

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How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Agriculture in Nigeria

Nigeria’s agricultural sector is entering a new era driven not only by tractors, fertilizers, and improved seeds, but increasingly by data, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI). As the country battles food insecurity, climate change, rising production costs, and a rapidly growing population, AI is emerging as one of the most promising tools for improving agricultural

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The Quiet Extinction of the Nigerian Farmer

How Insecurity, Rising Costs, Climate Shocks and Market Failures Are Pushing Farmers Out of Agriculture Nigeria is witnessing a crisis that receives far less attention than it deserves. It is not a sudden disaster or a single event. It is a slow, painful, and largely unnoticed decline—the quiet extinction of the Nigerian farmer. Across the

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The Tools Nigerian Farmers Need to Increase Productivity, Income, and Climate Resilience

Smallholder farmers remain the foundation of Nigeria’s food system, producing the majority of the food consumed across the country. From rice and maize to cassava, yam, and vegetables, their contribution sustains millions of households and keeps local markets active. Despite this enormous responsibility, many farmers continue to struggle with low productivity, poor access to finance,

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The Growing Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Agriculture in Nigeria and Kenya.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is gradually transforming agriculture across Africa, particularly in countries like Nigeria and Kenya, where technology adoption is expanding rapidly. Experts estimate that AI could contribute as much as $2.9 trillion to Africa’s economy by 2030, with agriculture emerging as one of the sectors expected to benefit the most. In recent years, African

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