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The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is a Ministry of the Federal Government of Nigeria that has the mandate to ensure food security in crop, livestock and fisheries, stimulate agricultural employment and services, promote the production and supply of raw materials to Agro-allied industries, provide markets for the products of the industrial sector, generate foreign ...
A farmer and his cow. The majority of herders in African countries are livestock owners. Livestock farming is a part of Nigeria's agriculture system. In 2017, Nigeria had approximately over 80 million poultry farming, 76 million goats, 43.4 million sheep, 18.4 million cattle, 7.5 million pigs, and 1.4 million of its equivalent. [26]
A farmer and his cow. The majority of herders in African countries are livestock owners. Livestock farming is a part of Nigeria's agriculture system.In 2017, Nigeria had approximately over 80 million poultry farming, 76 million goats, 43.4 million sheep, 18.4 million cattle, 7.5 million pigs, and 1.4 million of its equivalent. [1]
The Executive Secretary of the Council, Professor Garba Hamidu Sharubutu, represents Nigeria on the Board of Trustees of the African Agricultural Technology Foundation, an organization that works towards improving food security prospects in the continent through agricultural technology and giving support to farmers and governments in Sub-Saharan Africa to more easily access tools and resources ...
The Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority has urged residents to explore urban farming as a means of achieving food security. Ms Abisola Olusanya, the Commissioner of Agriculture, [ 13 ] stated that urban farming would enhance food output, increase access to fresh agricultural products, lessen market pressure on food produce, and ...
Agriculture in Rivers State is an important branch of the economy of Rivers State, Nigeria. [1] It is the main source of livelihood for the rural people. Agriculture creates employment, provides income and helps curb out-migration. [2] The industry in the state is overseen by the Rivers State Ministry of Agriculture. [1]
Herder–farmer conflicts in Nigeria have deep roots and date back to pre-colonial times (before the 1900s). However, these conflicts have become far more severe in recent decades due to population pressures, climate change, and various other factors.
World yam production Yam in a market. Nigeria is by far the world’s largest producer of yams, accounting for over 70–76 percent of the world production.According to the Food and Agriculture Organization report, in 1985, Nigeria produced 18.3 million tonnes of yam from 1.5 million hectares, representing 73.8 percent of total yam production in Africa. [1]