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Enugu Gov’t pledges to sustain IFAD, agriculture programmes
The Enugu State Government says it will support and sustain the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-Value Chain…
Global food imports on track to reach all-time high, says FAO
Food import costs globally are projected to reach nearly $2 trillion this year, or higher than previously expected,…
FG inaugurates interagency committee to boost FRIN services
In efforts to optimise the services of the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN), the Federal Government, through…
UK to invest £95m for climate-resilient programmes in Nigeria
The United Kingdom (UK) Government says it will invest about £95 million to support Nigerian farmers in the…
Gates Foundation pledges $1.4bn for climate adaptation by smallholder farmers
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) yesterday pledged to invest $1.4 billion to help smallholder farmers address…
FGN, IFAD, distribute tools worth N25m to farmers in Enugu
The Federal Government in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development-Value Chain Development Programme, has distributed rice…
FEC approves revised Bird Flu Response Plan
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the Revised Comprehensive Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for the Highly…
UNDP unveils programme to enhance rapid growth of Nigerian agro-entrepreneurs
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has unveiled an agro-challenge programme to enhance the rapid growth of the…
Minister dispels concerns over alleged imminent food shortage
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammed Abubakar, has dismissed concerns that Nigerians will experience food…
IFAD to empower 25,550 women, youths in Niger-Delta
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), is set to empower 25,550 women and youth entrepreneurs, under the Federal…