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Agriculture

Kaduna intensifies Avian influenza mitigation efforts

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The Kaduna State Government is proactively intensifying its fight against Avian Influenza, emphasizing that robust biosecurity and immediate reporting by farmers are the most critical, actionable defenses to protect both the poultry industry and public health. This strategy is framed within a “One Health” approach, recognizing the interconnected threat to animals and humans, and is backed by increased budgetary commitments and partnerships. The core directive is clear: strict hygiene, controlled farm access, and disinfection are non-negotiable operational imperatives for

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Food security: Commodities association seeks measures to reduce costs of inputs

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A major Nigerian agricultural association warns that soaring input costs, where fertilizer alone consumes the revenue from multiple harvests, threaten to collapse large-scale farming and national food security by 2026. They urgently call for government intervention through subsidies, stable policies, and mechanization support to prevent a crisis of hunger and unemployment. The core insight is that farmers face an existential cost-price squeeze, making food production economically unsustainable without immediate structural support. This presents a direct risk to the national economy and stability.

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APWEN addressing food insecurity by training graduate engineers in agriculture 

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The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) is combatting food insecurity through a novel initiative that cross-trains graduate engineers in advanced agronomy and precision agriculture. This program uniquely merges engineering expertise with practical irrigation, water management, and integrated farming systems to create agriculture-driven engineering solutions. By equipping these professionals with hands-on skills in solar-powered irrigation and greenhouse techniques, APWEN is cultivating a new generation of problem-solvers who can establish sustainable farms and livelihoods. This

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VCDP sensitises stakeholders on maintenance, sustainability of projects in Ogun 

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The Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) is proactively transitioning its agricultural infrastructure and training projects in Ogun State to local stakeholders to ensure long-term sustainability as the program concludes. Its core strategy is shifting ownership to farmers and local governments, emphasizing that beneficiary-led maintenance plans are critical to preserving investments like processing centers and irrigation systems. This approach highlights a vital, often overlooked principle in development: physical assets and capacity gains are only as valuable as the local commitment to sustain them. The program’s unique

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Food security: KSADP records 150% yield increase in Kano

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The Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project (KSADP) has delivered transformative results, achieving yield increases of 150–226% for key crops by implementing a holistic, farmer-centric model. This success was driven by integrated interventions addressing the entire value chain—from climate-smart extension services and seed systems to post-harvest management and market linkages—directly boosting food security and farmer incomes. Critically, the project empowered over 477,000 farmers, integrated 100,000

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Ogun Assembly passes agricultural land management bill 

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Ogun State has established a new Agricultural Land Management Agency, mandated to implement a structured framework (FRILIA) for responsible and inclusive agricultural investment. This pivotal legislation aims to transform land governance by providing clear, equitable guidelines for allocation and management to attract sustainable development. The bill’s unanimous, bipartisan passage signals strong political will to formalize and optimize the state’s agricultural sector. Its success now hinges on effective execution and the Governor’s assent to unlock its potential for economic growth and food security.

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Mufwang inaugurates Irish potato seedlings multiplication initiative in Plateau 

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Plateau State is launching a transformative agricultural initiative, establishing a 50-hectare seed multiplication farm to supply local farmers with high-yield, disease-resistant potato seedlings. This program aims to quadruple potato yields from 100 to 400 bags per hectare, fundamentally shifting local production from subsistence to commercial-scale farming. The state government is committing to comprehensive farmer training and completing a tissue culture lab, positioning Plateau as a future hub for potato processing and attracting significant investment. This strategic move promises to dramatically increase

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Stakeholders seek institutionalisation of FG/IFAD- VCDP gains in Nasarawa State

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Nasarawa State stakeholders are advocating to formally adopt the IFAD-VCDP model as a permanent state policy framework by 2026, aiming to lock in its transformative gains beyond the project’s lifespan. The program’s unique value extends beyond boosting rice and cassava, delivering critical cross-cutting benefits in climate adaptation, rural finance, nutrition, and notably, gender inclusion through its Gender Action Learning Systems. Its success is presented as a blueprint for sustainable agricultural transformation, leveraging a holistic model that integrates market development

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Group vows to build 1m agrifood entrepreneurs across africa

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African Food Changemakers (AFC) has launched an ambitious initiative to build a community of one million agrifood entrepreneurs across Africa, directly addressing food security, climate resilience, and economic growth. By focusing on smallholder farmers, youth, and women-led businesses, AFC provides critical access to networks, knowledge, and funding, recognizing that peer learning is often as vital as capital. This strategic effort moves beyond celebration to create a scalable support system, transforming isolated SMEs into a collaborative force that strengthens the

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