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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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Technology Will Determine the Future of Agriculture in Nigeria – IBM Bangis

Speaking during a recent YouTube podcast titled “Technology and Agriculture in Nigeria,” the Co-founder of Commodity.ng, Ibrahim Muhammed (IBM Bangis), highlighted the growing role of technology in transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector and why innovation will be critical to achieving long-term food security. According to Bangis, agriculture has remained one of Nigeria’s most important economic sectors,

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How Insecurity Is Threatening Nigeria’s Food Security and Driving Up Food Prices

Nigeria’s food security crisis is no longer just an agricultural issue—it has become a national security concern. Across major food-producing regions, farmers are facing growing threats from banditry, kidnapping, farmer-herder conflicts, insurgency, and rural violence. The consequences are being felt far beyond the farms, extending into markets, households, and the broader economy. As insecurity continues

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Agritourism in Nigeria: Three Farm Resorts Turning Agriculture into the Perfect Weekend Escape

For years, the typical Nigerian weekend getaway revolved around shopping malls, beaches, lounges, cinemas, and luxury hotels. But a quiet shift is taking place. Increasingly, urban residents are trading concrete landscapes for green fields, fresh air, and authentic farm experiences. Agritourism—the combination of agriculture and tourism—is steadily gaining momentum across Nigeria, creating new opportunities for

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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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Nigeria’s Cassava Industry Faces Mounting Pressure as Farmers Cite Funding, Research, and Policy Failures

Stakeholders warn declining productivity could threaten food security, rural livelihoods, and industrial supply chains. Nigeria’s cassava industry is facing growing challenges as farmers and agricultural stakeholders raise concerns over inadequate funding, weak policy implementation, and limited access to modern farming support systems, factors they say are threatening the future of one of the country’s most

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Nigeria Must Move Beyond Rain-Fed Agriculture to Secure Food Future, Experts Warn

Stakeholders call for urgent investment in irrigation, mechanization, agro-processing, and rural infrastructure to boost food production and climate resilience. Nigeria’s continued reliance on rain-fed agriculture is undermining efforts to achieve sustainable food security despite the country’s vast agricultural potential, industry experts have warned. With millions of hectares of arable land, extensive river systems, and numerous

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FG Moves To Support Farmers As Food Prices Fall Below Production Costs

The Federal Government has announced plans to support Nigerian farmers following concerns that the recent decline in food prices is pushing some commodities below production costs, threatening the profitability of farming and the long-term sustainability of food production. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed the government’s position while

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Insecurity Threatens Nigeria’s Food Future as Farmers Abandon Farmlands

Nigeria’s food security ambitions are increasingly under threat as insecurity continues to force thousands of farmers away from their farms, reducing agricultural output and placing additional pressure on food prices across the country. For years, agriculture has remained one of Nigeria’s most important economic sectors, providing livelihoods for millions of households and supplying food to

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