By Agrobroadcast Team Food inflation in Nigeria rose to 12.12 percent in February 2026, reversing its brief drop to single digits recorded in January, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).The uptick was driven by renewed increases in the…
By Agrobroadcast Team How Nigeria plans to transform its livestock industry Nigeria’s livestock sector, despite its vast potential, has for decades remained largely underdeveloped, contributing less to the economy than its capacity suggests. Poor infrastructure, outdated production systems and frequent…
By Agrobroadcast Team A disruption in global fertiliser supply triggered by the ongoing Iran conflict is creating new export opportunities for Nigerian producers, as countries rush to secure urea ahead of the next planting season. The war has disrupted operations…
By Agrobroadcast Team Nigeria’s rice industry, which recorded notable growth in recent years, is facing renewed pressure as rising imports and escalating production costs weaken the competitiveness of locally produced rice. Data from the United Nations Comtrade database show that…
By Agrobroadcast Team Stakeholders Criticise Proposed N1.45tn Agriculture Budget for 2026Civil society organisations and farmers’ groups have raised concerns over the Federal Government’s proposed N1.45 trillion allocation to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in the 2026 budget,…
By Agrobroadcast Team Nigeria is grappling with a worsening wave of violence linked to disputes over cattle grazing, raising fresh concerns about the safety and stability of rural communities. Data from Nigeria Watch indicates that between July 2024 and February…