The UK government is introducing measures to support British farmers, including initiatives to promoting and endorsing British-made food products for public procurement.
Farmers in Borno State affected by the Boko Haram insurgency seek increased support from the North East Development Commission (NEDC) to boost food production.
FAO is working on initiatives to help conserve water in agriculture, including increasing irrigation efficiency and reducing negative impacts on water quality.
Irish Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue will travel to Nigeria and Senegal to develop political and economic relationships and promote Irish food and drink exports as well as create new opportunities for Irish businesses.
Nigerian farmers in Gombe State are resorting to extreme measures, including sleeping on their farms and paying vigilantes, to protect their crops due to rising theft.
