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Nigeria eyeing food sufficiency with PPP

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has disclosed that the Federal Government is working closely with state governments and the private sector to scale up investments in agriculture and achieve self-sufficiency in food production. The Minister, according to a statement by his media aide, Rabiu Ibrhim made the disclosure on Tuesday during…

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Lagos’ initiatives in agric touch over 2million households

Lagos State government has touched the lives of over two million households through its targeted food subsidy and support programmes, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms Abisola Olusanya, has said. “Under the State Food Subsidy Initiatives, we have successfully reached over 800,000 households.”These programmes provide much-needed financial relief, enabling families to access essential…

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Global feed production rises 1.2%

The global agri-food sector demonstrated remarkable resilience last year with overall feed production increasing by 1.2 per cent despite significant headwinds such as disease outbreaks and economic pressures, according to Alltech’s 2025 Agri-Food Outlook. This rebound follows a stagnant 2023, highlighting the adaptability of the international agriculture industry. The 14th annual survey from Alltech, which…

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Nigeria eyes 398.9m livestock with feed, fodder policy

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has unveiled plans to scale Nigeria’s national livestock herd to 398.9 million through a structured feed and fodder policy aimed at transforming the sub-sector. Speaking at the validation workshop for the National Animal Feed and Fodder Policy held in Abuja, Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, emphasised the strategic…

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