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To ensure food sovereignty and security, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has launched a program to distribute free agricultural inputs and equipment to smallholder farmers in Niger State. The initiative, aligning with President Bola Tinubu's administration's economic reforms, aims to support year-round farming,
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Research at the University of Debrecen in Hungary has shed light on the impact of nitrogen fertilization on maize production, discovering a positive correlation between chlorophyll content and nitrogen status. The study found that higher chlorophyll and canopy reflectance indices values were associated with higher protein content in maize, suggesting
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The West African Development Bank (BOAD) has officially joined the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, an initiative led by the Brazilian Presidency of the G20 to eradicate hunger and poverty and reduce inequalities. As the 197th member of the Alliance, BOAD reaffirms its commitment to strengthening food security efforts
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The catastrophic monsoon floods of 2025 have submerged vast swathes of Pakistan, displacing millions, wrecking farmland, and wiping out critical infrastructure. Entire standing crops of wheat, cotton, rice, maize, and sugarcane have been destroyed, with 80% of the country's wheat production at risk in Punjab alone. Livestock losses
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Research published in the Journal of Environmental Quality suggests that current practices for incentivizing farmers to adopt conservation agriculture may not be effective in mitigating climate change. The study found that practices such as no-tillage, cover crops, and diversification of crop rotation are thought to be capable of addressing climate
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Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah toured flood-impacted areas, including shelters and barrages, to assess the administration's preparedness and reassure communities that their safety is the top priority. During the visit, he unveiled the Sindh Agriculture Emergency Plan, aimed at ensuring food security and bolstering wheat farming.
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The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards modernizing livestock farming and improving rural livelihoods by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to deploy solar mini-grids across selected grazing reserves. This partnership is part of the Renewed Hope Agenda and aims to boost
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The rising frequency of extreme climate events and global warming pose significant threats to food security in Sub-Saharan Africa. A new report by the Chinese Academy of Sciences examines the impact of climate change on four key crops: maize, rice, wheat, and soybeans. The research finds that maize yields are
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A new bipartisan bill, the Military Food Security Act of 2025, has been reintroduced in the US Senate by Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative Jimmy Panetta. The legislation targets food insecurity among military families, ensuring they have better access to affordable and healthy food. According to the Pentagon, approximately 286,
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Research conducted by scientists from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has found that climate change poses a significant risk to coastal communities' food security, particularly for Indigenous peoples who rely heavily on coastal systems as a source of food. The study, which examined 155 scholarly articles, identified key
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Nigeria is making a bold move towards climate-smart agriculture, reforming its agricultural policies to align with global climate goals while improving food production and tackling poverty. The country's minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, recently emphasized the need for stronger international support to drive this initiative.
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Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah conducted an extensive tour of flood-affected areas, including relief camps and barrages, to ensure the government's preparedness and provide reassurance to communities. He also unveiled the Sindh Agriculture Emergency Plan, focusing on food security and wheat cultivation. Shah acknowledged a decline
