Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a decision to review the national dairy policy and regulatory framework, as part of its efforts to improve the dairy sub-sector to satisfy national demand for milk and dairy products. The…

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mohammed Abubakar, said the Federal Government has approved a new policy on Agricultural Extension Service, to make the practice of agriculture in the country technology-driven and aid food…

The Federal Government of Nigeria, and its development partners have proffered a roadmap for National Alternative Feed Resources to reduce cost of production and effects of incessant price volatility in the animal feed industry. Mrs…

The Federal Executive Council has approved a revised National Agricultural Seed Policy for the country. Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, revealed this to State House Correspondents while…

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar says the Nigerian Government will earn N18 billion from the concessions of its 19 silos to the private sector. The minister said the Government concessioned the silos to…

To identify and track livestock in Nigeria, the Federal Government has launched the National Animal Identification and Traceability System (NAITS) for the country. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mahmood Abubakar…

The Federal Government with the support of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, has initiated a National Policy Dialogue between countries, stakeholders and experts to promote agroecological practices in…

To achieve a laudable agricultural extension system in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has flagged off agricultural training on extension tools, methodologies and selected agricultural value chain for 50…

The Honorable Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar stated that Agricultural sector topped the chart in a survey report of National Bureau of Statistics, noting that of seven (7) sectors identified to…

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar, has inaugurated the regional offices and hostels for Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) in Abuja. A statement by Ezeaja Ikemefuna, Chief…