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October 19, 2026

Bauchi farmers lament losses as suspected rice blast cuts yields

The farmers said the situation had exposed them to losses and made the trade less attractive.

Rice farm
October 19, 2026

Ibadan: Herdsman arraigned for damaging farmer’s crops

A herdsman, Usman Abubakar, was arraigned before the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Monday for destroying crops.

Herders
October 19, 2026

Gov Sani settles 10-year land dispute, communities get alternative plots, farmland, free fertiliser

Governor Uba Sani has vowed that no community will be rendered homeless in Kaduna because his administration believes in human dignity and the sanctity of life.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
October 17, 2026

World Food Day: Ogun, SAPZ distribute farm inputs to over 10,000 rice, cassava farmers 

Mr Adebayo said the state’s 1.2 million hectares of arable land offered significant opportunities for agro-industrial investment.

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October 16, 2026

FAO‌⁠ ‍‍⁠inaugurates Nigeria youth-led agrifood transformation forum

The unveiling positions Nigeria within a growing global network of over 100 WFF chapters worldwide.

Food and Agriculture Organisation
October 15, 2026

Group canvasses investment in day-old chick production

Mr Adeshola said the rising cost of day-old chicks was detrimental to poultry sector growth.

Chicks
October 15, 2026

WAF advocate investment in technology, storage to strengthen food security

Mr Isong urged stakeholders to translate their commitments into practical projects, measurable outcomes and sustainable investments.

World Agriculture Forum
October 15, 2026

NSE, AGESI sign MoU to advance Nigeria’s climate-resilient engineering, sustainability leadership

The NSE-AGESI partnership gives Nigerian engineers globally aligned tools and evidence frameworks to address the climate crisis and infrastructure fragility.

NSE chairman Olufemi Dare
October 14, 2026

FG ‌‍distributes fertilisers to 5,040 Bauchi farmers

The federal government distributed fertilisers to 5,040 farmers in Bauchi State under the National Agricultural Development Fund.

October 13, 2026

FAO, Adamawa govt activate climate-resilient livelihoods strategy

Mr Yahaya noted that the initiative offered an important model for addressing livelihood challenges.

Food and Agriculture Organisation