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 […]
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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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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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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Climate change is increasingly reshaping Nigeria’s rural economy, but new research suggests that the story is more complex than drought alone. While shrinking grazing land and erratic rainfall remain key triggers of farmer–herder clashes, evidence now shows that social and religious identity can significantly influence how these conflicts escalate—turning resource competition into cycles of violence
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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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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,
For many farmers in northern Nigeria, irrigation is no longer just a farming tool—it is becoming a lifeline for productivity, income stability, and climate resilience. In Kano State, Mustapha Adamu remembers when farming on a 6,000-hectare stretch of land was extremely difficult due to poor water access, degraded soil, and unpredictable weather conditions. That situation
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