Stakeholders warn inefficiencies in Nigeria’s food supply chain are worsening food insecurity Nigeria may be losing as much as 50 percent of the food produced within its agricultural system before it reaches consumers, a development experts say highlights deep inefficiencies in the country’s food supply chain and the urgent need for large-scale commercial farming. The […]
Nigeria’s agricultural sector received a major vote of confidence this week as the African Development Bank Group approved a $200 million loan to accelerate nationwide farm productivity, strengthen value chains, and promote climate-smart agriculture under the second phase of the National Agricultural Growth Scheme – Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP). The financing, expected to span four years starting
Agriculture remains a central pillar of Nigeria’s economy, employing over 30% of the workforce and contributing significantly to national GDP and food security. Within this landscape, dry season rice farming has emerged as one of the most strategic agricultural innovations reshaping Nigeria’s food system in 2025. As climate variability intensifies and rice consumption continues to
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Across rural Nigeria, a subtle yet profound transformation is taking place. University graduates — trained in engineering, sociology, microbiology, political science, and other disciplines — are returning to their ancestral communities, not for ceremonial visits but to engage fully in agriculture. What was once considered a symbol of limited opportunity is now emerging as a
Declining soil health and increasing climate pressures are forcing a global rethink of agricultural practices, pushing regenerative agriculture from a niche concept into mainstream farming discussions. Land degradation and extreme weather conditions are exposing the vulnerability of traditional farming systems, with serious implications for food supply chains, commodity markets, and economic stability. The growing urgency
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Agriculture remains the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, yet its true face is not found in policy documents or high-level conferences. It is found at the grassroots — among farmers who rise before dawn, women who process food in rural markets, youths experimenting with small-scale innovations, and communities whose livelihoods depend entirely on the land. Understanding
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The Federal Government has introduced a Simple Irrigation Training Programme for farmer groups across Nigeria as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen food security, increase agricultural productivity, and improve farmers’ incomes. The initiative is designed to support all-season farming by providing smallholder farmers with practical and affordable irrigation solutions. The programme aims to reduce farmers’
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