The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to work closely with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), on Inclusive Agri-Food System Transformation and smallholder farmers’ empowerment. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, stated this during…
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), together with the Federal Government, has distributed N109 million worth of agro equipment to 840 rural farmers in Enugu State. The exercise, which took place at the Michael Okpara Square, on Friday, was…
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has contributed $60 million to the Federal Government/IFAD-Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises project in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND). Mrs Dede Ekoue, IFAD Nigeria Country Director, who made this known on Tuesday, said the contribution…
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has launched a South-East regional consultation to promote agriculture and food systems transformation at the states and regional levels. The programme tagged ‘Country Strategic Opportunities Programme” (COSOP) 2024-2029,’ held on Thursday in Umuahia,…
Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development through its assisted Value Chain Development Programme (FGN/IFAD-VCDP), have trained 100 Enugu farmers and extension agents on best rice production practice. Enugu VCDP office engaged a Consultant to provide training services…
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development-Value Chain Development Programme (IFAD-VCDP), has distributed farm inputs worth millions of naira to 94 rural farmers in Enugu. The free agro-inputs were distributed on Friday at the IFAD/VCDP…
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) says it will disburse 1.7 million dollars to support farmers affected by floods in nine states of the country before ending of the year. The intervention according to the organisation is to ameliorate…
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) on Monday in Abuja announced five million dollars additional grant for Nigeria on climate resilience and to boost dry season farming. IFAD said the fund, targeted at small holder farmers, would help to…
By Olaseinde Gbenga To enhance wet season rice and cassava farming, the International Fund for Agricultural Development’s Value Chain Development Programme (IFAD-VCDP) has distributed agro-inputs to 120 farmers in Taraba State. Flagging off the input distribution exercise at the weekend…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have expressed their commitment to work with African leaders to redouble efforts at strengthening food security in the continent. This formed part of the decisions reached at…
