MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT Archives

May 25: Why Politics Matters For Africa’s Development, By Obiageli Ezekwesili, Alioune Badara Fall, Adama Gaye

Global UpfrontMay 26, 2023May 26, 20230

Sixty years ago, this day, May 25, Africa led the world in creating the first-ever pan-continental political body with the establishment of the Organisation of

Farmers/herders Conflicts Threatening Nigeria’s Food, National Security, Says Agric Minister

Global UpfrontDec 13, 2022December 13, 20220

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar, on Monday said the incessant conflicts between farmers and herders was threatening food and national security

Agriculture Tops Nation Building Survey, Says Dr Abubakar

Global UpfrontSep 16, 2022September 16, 20220

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar, has expressed joy that the agricultural sector topped the chart in a survey report of

Nigerian Federal Govt Clamps Down On Fake/Adulterated Fertilizer, Producers

Global UpfrontAug 19, 2022August 19, 20220

Federal Government has clamped down on adulterated fertilizer producers in Kano State, in line with Government’s commitment to ensure quality production of fertilizers and farm

Nigeria, Mexico To Strengthen Economic Ties, Says Agric Minister, Dr Abubakar

Global UpfrontJul 29, 2022July 29, 20220

Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar, has said that the Federal Government would soon revive and strengthen economic ties with Mexico

Nigeria’s Agriculture Ministry, Farmers Union Collaborate On Enhanced Food Security, Job Creation, Agricultural Production

Global UpfrontJun 10, 2022June 10, 20220

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar, on Friday renewed the collaboration of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD)

Nigeria’s Cocoa Production To Hit 500,000 Tonnes By 2024, Says Minister

Global UpfrontJun 7, 2022June 7, 20220

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar, on Tuesday said that with the commitment of the Federal Government, Nigeria will increase

Federal Government Begins Distribution Of Agricultural Inputs To Smallholder Farmers, Aims For Food, Nutrition Security

Global UpfrontJun 3, 2022June 3, 20220

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar has flagged-off the Roll Out/Distribution of Agricultural inputs to Smallholder Farmers in Kaduna State stating that it

Nigeria Sets Up Inter-Ministerial Committee On Monkey Pox Virus Outbreak

Global UpfrontMay 26, 2022May 26, 20220

Nigeria’s Federal Government has set up an inter–Ministerial committee to sensitize and fast track collaboration as well as prevent the spread of the Monkey Pox