Agric news in nigeria and africa on 8th november 2016

Here are some agricultural news in Nigeria and Africa on 8th 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 agricultural businesses in the country. The fund is aimed at increasing agricultural production and reducing poverty. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Nigeria's Cassava Production Hits 34.5 Million Metric Tons: The Nigerian government announced that the country's cassava production had reached 34.5 million metric tons in 2016, up from 32.5 million metric tons in 2015. (Source: ThisDay)
  3. Farmers in Nigeria's Kebbi State to Benefit from N1.5bn Irrigation Project: The Kebbi State government in Nigeria announced plans to invest N1.5 billion in an irrigation project to benefit farmers in the state. The project is expected to increase agricultural production and reduce poverty. (Source: Daily Trust)

Africa

  1. African Union Launches $1.5 Billion Agricultural Development Program: The African Union launched a $1.5 billion agricultural development program aimed at increasing agricultural production and reducing poverty in Africa. The program is expected to benefit 10 million small-scale farmers across the continent. (Source: AllAfrica)
  2. South Africa's Agricultural Sector Experiences 10.4% Growth: South Africa's agricultural sector experienced a 10.4% growth in the third quarter of 2016, driven by increased production of crops such as maize, soybeans, and sunflowers. (Source: Business Day)
  3. Kenya's Coffee Production Hits 40-Year Low: Kenya's coffee production hit a 40-year low in 2016, with the country producing 230,000 bags of 60 kg each, down from 1.2 million bags in 2015. (Source: The East African)

Global

  1. FAO Warns of Global Food Crisis Due to El Niño: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations warned of a global food crisis due to the impact of El Niño on agricultural production. The organization estimated that 20 million people could be affected by food insecurity in 2016. (Source: FAO)
  2. Global Agricultural Trade Reaches Record High: Global agricultural trade reached a record high in 2015, with the value of agricultural exports reaching $1.3 trillion. (Source: World Trade Organization)

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