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Lagos State Outlines Plan For Beef Self-Sufficiency

The Lagos state government aims to achieve self-sufficiency in beef production through a cattle feedlot project, which will address industry issues and provide benefits such as beef traceability for food safety and product recall.

Nigeria’s Agricultural Foreign Trade Balance Remains Negative

Nigeria agricultural sector has a negative foreign trade balance, importing more than it exports.

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.

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