Climate change is disrupting Nigeria’s agriculture as farmers suffer billions in losses from floods, droughts, erratic rainfall, pests and diseases.
The disease also reminds us that livestock health is closely connected to economic and social well-being. A healthy herd supports a farmer's income, household food supply,...
For farmers, a persistent swelling around the jaw should never be ignored. Early veterinary assessment can help distinguish actinomycosis from other conditions and improve the chances...
Nigeria needs to redefine what national security means. Protecting farming communities should become as strategically important as protecting oil pipelines or military installations. Agricultural corridors should...
The agricultural sector in Nigeria is systematically crumbling and affecting every other part of the Nigerian economy, banking and financial sectors, house-hold nutrition and local businesses....
Families dependent on livestock for livelihoods witness the strain as veterinary costs rise and productivity falls. Beyond economics, the condition raises public health considerations, including potential...
The path forward requires consistency rather than temporary solutions. Policies must survive political transitions. Investments in agriculture should extend beyond annual budget announcements to measurable improvements...
The benefits extend beyond individual farms. Drought-resistant maize promotes efficient water use and strengthens national food production at a time when Nigeria’s growing population places increasing...
Improving biosecurity does not always require expensive infrastructure. Simple but consistent measures such as limiting unnecessary farm visitors, vaccinating animals, disinfecting equipment, isolating sick animals, maintaining...
Achievement in this endeavour will determine whether Nigeria's current agricultural reforms represent temporary price reduction or the foundation for lasting food security and agricultural prosperity. The...