by iKml1 | Jul 4, 2024 | Agribusiness, Policy
NABG, in collaboration with National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC), hosted the Seed Policy Implementation Roundtable at the NASC HQs in FCT.
The meeting had in attendance representatives from Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), @Harvest Plus, @Seed Association of Nigeria (SEEDAN), the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), AGRA, JESNOCH International Limited, and the Farm and Infrastructure Foundation (FIF) where we explored the National Seed Policy’s key provisions, implementation challenges, and strategies for improvement.
Highlights included a dynamic Q&A session and collaborative discussions on regulatory requirements, stakeholder roles, resources, and monitoring.
A stakeholder workshop on the implementation framework and stakeholder roles is the outcome of this meeting to happen in the next 2 weeks.
Thank you to all stakeholders for your invaluable contributions. Let’s continue to innovate and work together for a sustainable agricultural landscape in Nigeria!
#nabg #seedpolicy
by Aliyu Bello | Jun 25, 2024 | Agribusiness, NABG, Partnership, Policy
NABG, in collaboration with National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC), hosted the Seed Policy Implementation Roundtable at the NASC HQs in FCT. The meeting had in attendance representatives from Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Harvest Plus, Seed Association of Nigeria (SEEDAN), the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), AGRA, JESNOCH International Limited, and the Farm and Infrastructure Foundation (FIF) where we explored the National Seed Policy’s key provisions, implementation challenges, and strategies for improvement.
Highlights included a dynamic Q&A session and collaborative discussions on regulatory requirements, stakeholder roles, resources, and monitoring. A stakeholder workshop on the implementation framework and stakeholder roles is the outcome of this meeting to happen in the next 2 weeks. Thank you to all stakeholders for your invaluable contributions, while we continue to innovate and work together for a sustainable agricultural landscape in Nigeria!
by Aliyu Bello | Jun 5, 2024 | Partnership, Agribusiness, NABG
World Milk Day is an international day established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to recognise the importance of milk as a global food. It has been observed on June 1 each year since 2001. With Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG) being the leading Policy advocacy platform for all agribusiness the DG, Mr Jafar Umar, and othe Board Members of the NABG participated in World Milk Day. A key highlight of the event was the launch of the Dairy Policy. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Sabi Abdullahi, disclosed that the federal government will introduce a comprehensive dairy policy on June 4, 2024, aimed at enhancing self-sufficiency in dairy production and to diminish reliance on imports.
He disclosed that Vice President Kashim Shettima would unveil the policy, marking a significant stride toward bolstering Nigeria’s dairy sector. Stating Nigeria’s theme for the day/occasion: “Harnessing the Nutrition and Investment Opportunities in the Dairy Value Chain”, Abdullahi underscored the vital role of the dairy industry in ensuring quality nutrition, particularly for women and children. He said the forthcoming policy sought to implement various initiatives to improve dairy farming practices, foster Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), enhance animal health and boost investment in dairy processing and preservation.
Similarly, the President of the Commercial Dairy Ranchers Association of Nigeria (CODARAN) and Board Member of NABG, Muhammadu Abubakar, underscored the significance of the dairy industry for both economic prosperity and nutritional wellbeing. He called for increased investments and collaboration among industry players to propel the sector’s growth and contribute to Nigeria’s socio-economic advancement.
In conclusion, World Milk Day 2024 served as a springboard for significant developments in Nigeria’s dairy industry. The launch of the National Dairy Policy, coupled with the emphasis on harnessing the sector’s nutritional and economic potential, indicates a strong commitment from the government and industry leaders. By fostering collaboration, improving practices, and attracting investment, Nigeria appears poised to achieve self-sufficiency in dairy production and ensure a more secure and nutritious future for its citizens.
by iKml1 | May 29, 2024 | Agribusiness, News
The Nigeria Agribusiness Group, in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is hosting a landmark National Integrated Agribusiness Agenda (NIAA) consultative workshop. This exclusive event, taking place May 29th to 31st, 2024, will assemble leading experts and stakeholders to shape the first-ever NIAA document.
Our esteemed panel of experts and stakeholders will delve into critical topics such as financial literacy for small-scale producers, sustainable financial inclusion, conflict resolution, and much more.
by Aliyu Bello | May 15, 2024 | Partnership, Agribusiness, NABG
In efforts to create lasting and impact-full partnership, NABG received Ashul Sharma from @TechnoServe implementing the Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness (CASA). TA is expanding to include access to finance & access to markets for agribusiness and farmers, a model that NABG is already implementing. While we urge you to look forward to collaborating this amazing partnership with Technoserve and implementing a pilot project is not far fetched and perhaps starting later this year.
by iKml1 | May 11, 2024 | Agribusiness, News, Partnership
The National Seed Policy is one of the key Agric policies that the
@nabg_ng is working to implement. This week, we welcomed the DG of the National Agricultural Seed Council
@nasc_ng , Ishiak Khalid, where we had good discussions around the current gaps in the seed industry and the role NABG will play in addressing some of those gaps.
