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China Buys 400 Million Tons Of Grain In 2023 To Secure National Food Reserves

News in brief: – China maintained stable grain purchases exceeding 400 million tons in 2023, ensuring a strong foundation for national food security. – The country’s stock-to-use...

Lagos Farmers Protest, Urge Government To Intervene In Forced Farmlands Acquisition By Military

News in brief: – Farmers in Itokin, Epe, Lagos State, staged a protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly, alleging the takeover of their government-allocated...

Agric Ministry Clarifies: Rice Palliatives Not Delayed, Part Of Lawmakers’ Constituency Projects

News in brief: – Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security denied accusations of causing delays in the distribution of rice palliatives, stating that it...

Former Ghana President Mahama Says Thriving Agricultural Sector Can Tackle 14% Unemployment Rate

News in brief: – Former Ghana president, John Mahama, underscored the pivotal role of a robust agricultural sector in tackling the country’s 14% unemployment rate. – He...

Asia responsible for nearly 64% of Nigeria’s Agricultural export earnings in 2023

The Asian region remains the biggest market for Nigeria's agricultural products and accounted for 63.8% of the sector's total export value in the first...

Global Food Prices Ease In 2023, Offering Relief But Not Resolving Underlying Challenges

News in brief: -  FAO reports a substantial decline in global food prices in late 2023, with its Food Price Index falling over 10% compared...

Rice Boom In Sub-Saharan Africa Fuels Methane Emissions, Study Finds

News in brief: - A new study reveals that the significant increase in rice production in sub-Saharan Africa is leading to a surge in methane emissions. -...

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