The latest edition of AGRIGENS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Volume 11 highlights major developments across Nigeria’s agricultural and agribusiness landscape, featuring strategic partnerships, youth empowerment, dairy sector advancement, fisheries leadership transition and renewed livestock policy advocacy.
Leading this week’s headlines is Nigeria’s renewed collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) aimed at strengthening agricultural financing and enhancing national food sovereignty. The partnership is expected to improve farmers’ access to funding, boost productivity, and reinforce sustainable food systems across the country. Stakeholders believe the move will further support Nigeria’s efforts toward achieving food security and reducing dependence on food imports.
In Kwara State, the Vice President (Agriculture) of the Kwara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture encouraged young people to take advantage of emerging opportunities in modern agribusiness. During an engagement on agricultural development, the vice president emphasized the importance of innovation, mechanization, agribusiness entrepreneurship, and value chain participation as pathways to economic empowerment and job creation for Nigerian youths.
The newsletter also reports on the successful election of new executive officers of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria, Rivers State Chapter. The newly elected leadership is expected to strengthen collaboration among fisheries professionals, promote sustainable aquaculture practices, and advance the development of Nigeria’s fisheries sector within the state and beyond.
Meanwhile, the Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment to the development of Nigeria’s dairy sector through strategic interventions and capacity building initiatives. As part of efforts to boost local milk production and improve livestock productivity, no fewer than 100 farmers received training focused on modern dairy farming techniques, animal health management, and improved production systems. The initiative aligns with ongoing efforts to strengthen the livestock value chain and reduce reliance on imported dairy products.
On the international front, the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange has entered into a partnership with NIRSAL Plc to strengthen agricultural trade infrastructure. The collaboration is expected to improve commodity exchange systems, facilitate market access, and support efficient agricultural financing mechanisms that benefit agribusiness stakeholders.
Additionally, pastoralist groups have expressed support for the livestock development vision of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the proposed national ranching policy. According to stakeholders, the policy direction is expected to encourage peaceful coexistence, improve livestock production systems, and provide sustainable solutions to challenges affecting pastoral communities nationwide.
AGRIGENS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Volume 11 continues to spotlight key agricultural developments shaping Nigeria’s food systems, agribusiness investments, livestock transformation, and youth participation in agriculture, while reinforcing AGRIGENS’ commitment to promoting food security through agripreneurship.
