sustainable agriculture

NAGGW Reaffirms Commitment

NAGGW Reaffirms Commitment to Combat Desertification at COP16

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By Ify Onyekwere The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has reiterated its dedication to addressing land degradation and desertification in Nigeria at the ongoing 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Alhaji Sale Abubakar, Director-General of NAGGW, […]

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Climate-Resilient Future

Empowering Nigeria’s Women Farmers for a Climate-Resilient Future

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By Ify Onyekwere Climate change poses an increasingly serious challenge in Nigeria, where agriculture is one of the backbone of the economy and supports about 70% of the people. This is important for Nigeria’s smallholder farmers, who mostly depend on rain-fed agriculture. As rainfall patterns become more variable, farmers confront increased challenges in planning and

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Family farming

FAO Reaffirms Support for Nigeria’s Family Farming Initiatives

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By Ify Onyekwere   The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Nigeria and ECOWAS is working closely with the National Committee for Family Farming (NCFF) in Nigeria to advance the United Nations Decade for Family Farming (2019-2028). Mr. Koffy Dominique Kouacou, FAO’s Country Representative, in a recent visit, welcomed NCFF members

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Sustainable Agribusiness

Sustainable Agribusiness Drives Nigeria’s Future: Expert Insights

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By Ify Onyekwere The Development Report Show featured an in-depth discussion on “Sustainable Agribusiness for the Next Generation: From Farm to Market.” During the August 10, 2024, episode, Opeyemi Salako, an agricultural business person shared insightful perspectives on the crucial role of agriculture in securing a sustainable future for Nigeria. Salako emphasized that in an

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Family farming

National Congress Pushes Family Farming to the Forefront in Nigeria

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By Ify Onyekwere The National Committee for Family Farming (NCFF) Nigeria convened a National Congress Meeting at the NUJ Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, with focus on advancing the National Conversation surrounding family farming and enhancing engagement with its members. This significant event aimed to fortify the NCFF’s role within the national agricultural landscape and

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