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Ukraine Dam Collapse Could Turn Fertile Areas Into Deserts By Next Year

According to Ukraine's Ministry of Agriculture, fields in the region will not see irrigation as the reservoir is disappearing into the Black Sea. Up to 584,000 hectares of agricultural land will be without water supply until the dam is repaired.

Nigeria’s Palm Oil Imports From Malaysia Surge By Over 300 Per Cent In 2023

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that between January and March, Nigeria's crude palm oil import wage was already more than ₦17 billion.

Fuel Subsidy Removal: Nigerian Young Farmers Demand Large Share Of Savings Go To Agriculture

Nigeria Young Farmers Network (NYFN) has urged the Tinubu-led administration to channel a large portion of fuel subsidy savings to funding the agriculture sector through the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF).

Syria, Lebanon Seek Agricultural Unity To Preserve Arab Food Security

46% of people in Lebanon face food insecurity and the number is higher in Syria, at about 60%.

Ethiopia Readies Over 900,000 Hectares For Tree Planting

Ethiopia Forestry Development (EFD) says that the country has 902,000 hectares of land ready for planting tree seedlings during the rainy season.

Fertiliser Companies Made 36% Profit In 2022 As Food Prices Rise

Since 2018, the nine manufacturers have been recording an average of $14 billion annually until 2021 when it shot up to $28 billion. They saw $49 billion in 2022, which is troubling as these spikes coincide with growing global food crisis.

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori To Focus On Agric Value Chain

The governor promises to accelerate construction of agro-industrial parks. He says that they have potential to generate employment opportunities, create wealth, reduce unemployment, and improve food security.

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