AGRICULTURE

On July 14, the Central Bank announced the ban of maize importation, in an effort to boost local production.

Prices rose for the second consecutive month in July,

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"Attaining food security in Nigeria requires collective and urgent collaborative action amongst all concerned..."

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The "New UK-aid support will be used to tackle this year’s unprecedented locust outbreaks across Africa and Asia, where millions...

The project would mitigate the negative impact of COVID-19 on the economy and farmers.

Mr Badaru said all the challenges hindering the availability of the fertilizer, have now been addressed.

"The disease is not only impeding animal health and welfare but has detrimental impacts on the livelihoods of farmers"

Besides being a major public concern, COVID-19 pandemic can also be a serious threat to global food security.

The official said the 2020 farming season was faced with serious challenges such as coronavirus and insecurity.

"By 2030, Africa could be home to 433 million undernourished people followed by Asia with 329 million," the report said.

When compared by government administrations in the last two decades, rice paddy production has so far averaged at its highest...

When compared by government administrations in the last two decades, rice paddy production has so far averaged at its highest...

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Farmers have said they can meet local demand, but that has made no difference.

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The minister said the initiative would ensure a more sustainable and resilient food system in Nigeria.

The agency, however, said prices in the cereal and meat markets "remained under downward pressure."

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The federal government says the N600 billion will enhance farmer access to agricultural financing in the country.

Some farmers said the lockdowns allowed them to give more attention to their farms.

The government "is also distributing over 18,000kg of organic insecticide to combat armyworm infestation in maize".

In June, this programme benefited from a new investment of $14.3 million by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.