Agric news in nigeria and africa on 15th november 2016

Here are some agricultural news in Nigeria and Africa on 15th November 2016:

Nigeria

  1. FG Launches N100bn Agricultural Development Fund: The Federal Government of Nigeria launched a N100 billion Agricultural Development Fund to support small-scale farmers and boost agricultural production in the country. The fund is aimed at increasing food production, reducing importation, and creating jobs. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Nigeria's Cassava Production Hits 34.5 Million Metric Tons: The National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) announced that Nigeria's cassava production has reached 34.5 million metric tons, making the country the largest producer of cassava in the world. (Source: ThisDay)
  3. Farmers in Nigeria's North-East Suffer Losses Due to Floods: Farmers in Nigeria's North-East region have suffered losses worth millions of naira due to floods that destroyed their crops. The floods, which were caused by heavy rainfall, have affected over 10,000 farmers in the region. (Source: Daily Trust)

Africa

  1. African Union Launches $1.5 Billion Agricultural Development Program: The African Union (AU) launched a $1.5 billion agricultural development program aimed at increasing food production and reducing poverty in Africa. The program will focus on improving agricultural productivity, enhancing market access, and promoting agricultural trade. (Source: AllAfrica)
  2. Kenya's Coffee Production Hits 40-Year Low: Kenya's coffee production has hit a 40-year low due to a combination of factors including drought, pests, and diseases. The country's coffee production has declined by 30% in the past year, affecting over 500,000 small-scale farmers. (Source: The East African)
  3. South Africa's Drought to Affect Wheat Production: South Africa's severe drought is expected to affect the country's wheat production, with the South African Wheat Board predicting a 20% decline in production. The drought has also affected other crops such as maize and soybeans. (Source: Business Day)

International

  1. FAO Warns of Global Food Crisis Due to El Niño: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has warned of a global food crisis due to the effects of El Niño, which has caused droughts and floods in many parts of the world. The FAO has called for urgent action to address the crisis and prevent food shortages. (Source: FAO)
  2. USDA Predicts Global Agricultural Trade to Reach $1.3 Trillion: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has predicted that global agricultural trade will reach $1.3 trillion in 2016, driven by strong demand for food and agricultural products. The USDA has also predicted that the United States will remain the world's largest agricultural exporter. (Source: USDA)

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