Forum calls for inclusion of women, youth, and PWDs in food systems. Stakeholders discuss equitable access to resources and opportunities. Policy review aims to strengthen gender-responsive agriculture. ActionAid Nigeria has urged policymakers to prioritize smallholder women farmers, youth, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the development of Nigeria’s food system during a consultative forum in … Read more
Federal Ministry alerts on cattle poisoning at Mandate Cattle Market, Ilorin due to organophosphate contamination. Herders slaughtered affected cattle, posing health risks; Rapid Response Team disposed of contaminated meat. 40 poisoned cattle treated and recovered; ministry advises consuming meat from certified sources only. the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security issued an urgent public … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed first case of Anthrax, a deadly zoonotic disease in Nigeria. A statement by the Chief Veterinary Officer of the Federation, Dr Columba Vakuru said the case was detected on the 14th of July with animals manifesting symptoms of the disease at a Private … Read more