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FG Unveils 2025 Food Security Plan, Promotes Climate-Smart Farming

The Federal Government has rolled out comprehensive initiatives to enhance food security in 2025, with a focus on empowering smallholder farmers, adopting eco-friendly farming practices, and fostering private sector participation.

In a New Year message shared on his official X handle, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, outlined strategies to improve access to agricultural resources, advanced technologies, and funding for farmers. Key initiatives include:

  • Enhanced financial assistance and training for farmers.
  • Promotion of sustainable farming practices.
  • Introduction of greenhouse farming and family garden projects to boost household-level food production.
  • Nationwide distribution of tractors and heavy-duty machinery to expand productivity.
  • Strengthened food distribution systems to improve access for vulnerable communities.

Kyari stressed the importance of private sector collaboration, stating, “We envision an environment where financial institutions fund agriculture, enabling both smallholder farmers and large-scale investors to access credit and boost production.” He urged state governments, farmers, and stakeholders to work collectively in addressing climate change and global food demands.

In his New Year address, President Bola Tinubu reiterated his administration’s goal to increase food production and reduce inflation on food and drugs from 34.6% to 15% in 2025.

Agricultural experts welcomed the government’s resolve but highlighted the need for measurable actions. Omotunde Banjoko, an agriculture analyst, remarked, “It’s not just about making policies but implementing them with political will and private sector collaboration to ensure food security.”

Akin Alabi, co-founder of Corporate Farmers International, called for more local food production and support for smallholder farmers. “Investing in commercial farming and agricultural technology is crucial. Farmers need visible tools like agricultural machinery to ease their work and boost productivity, not just MoUs or contracts,” he said.

Experts and stakeholders emphasized that sustained efforts and tangible results are necessary to translate the government’s policies into effective solutions for Nigeria’s food security challenges.

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