by Aliyu Bello | Jan 13, 2025
The NABG Policy Study Inception Report offers a deep dive into the developments, activities, and policies shaping key agricultural commodities in Nigeria from 2015 to 2023. Led by Professor Paul Bolorunduro, this groundbreaking study examines six critical value chains—maize, soybean, tomato, garlic, kenaf, and acha (fonio)—highlighting their successes, challenges, and gaps.
Key Insights:
- Evaluates the impact of agribusiness policies and interventions on commodity growth and market dynamics.
- Analyzes climate change effects, regulatory frameworks, and value chain best practices.
- Proposes innovative solutions for improving competitiveness, sustainability, and market access.
- Outlines a strategic roadmap for the next eight years to ensure sectoral growth and alignment with global standards.
This report serves as a vital resource for stakeholders seeking actionable insights and strategies to enhance Nigeria’s agribusiness sector. Explore the full document to uncover opportunities and challenges driving the future of Nigerian agriculture.
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by Aliyu Bello | Dec 26, 2024
As Nigeria faces increasing challenges from climate change, the agricultural sector must adapt to ensure food security, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. The Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Policy Framework, developed by NABG in collaboration with federal and state-level stakeholders, provides a strategic roadmap for transforming agriculture in Nigeria.
This comprehensive framework integrates climate adaptation and mitigation measures to enhance productivity, build resilience, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By aligning with global climate goals, the CSA Framework addresses the needs of smallholder farmers, agribusinesses, and rural communities, creating opportunities for sustainable growth.
The framework is the result of an inclusive, multi-stakeholder process, ensuring it reflects the realities of Nigeria’s diverse agricultural landscape. It outlines clear roles for federal, state, and local governments and introduces innovative coordination mechanisms to drive implementation.
Discover how this groundbreaking policy will foster sustainable agricultural practices, empower farmers, and secure Nigeria’s future. Download the full document to explore the details and join the movement towards a climate-smart agricultural sector.
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by Aliyu Bello | Sep 24, 2024
Narrative Report on the National Validation of the Agricultural Commodity Standards and Grading Policy
The National Validation Workshop for the Agricultural Commodity Standards and Grading (AgCSG) Policy marked a significant milestone in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Hosted by the Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG) on March 28, 2024, in Abuja, the workshop brought together key stakeholders, including government agencies, industry experts, NGOs, and farmer associations, to review and endorse the final policy document.
The workshop concluded with a resounding consensus: the AgCSG Policy is comprehensive, well-structured, and ready for implementation. Developed with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, this policy aims to revolutionize Nigeria’s agricultural value chains by introducing standardized grading practices. These practices are designed to ensure quality assurance, enhance traceability, and boost the competitiveness of Nigerian agricultural products in both domestic and international markets.
Throughout the event, participants engaged in detailed discussions on the policy’s framework, covering aspects like governance structures, regulatory requirements, and mechanisms for stakeholder collaboration. The importance of implementing consistent grading standards was emphasized, highlighting the potential benefits for farmers and agribusinesses, such as improved market access, better pricing, and overall economic growth.
Dr. Audu Grema from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation underscored the need for effective implementation and monitoring, while NABG President Arc. Ibrahim Kabir reiterated the policy’s transformative potential. The validation workshop confirmed that the AgCSG Policy is a crucial tool for enhancing value addition, ensuring product quality, and setting Nigeria on a path toward agricultural excellence.
This validation signifies the readiness of all stakeholders to move forward with the policy, paving the way for its successful adoption and impact.
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by Aliyu Bello | Sep 23, 2024
The Nigeria Agricultural Commodity Standards Grading Policy is a transformative framework aimed at revolutionizing agribusiness in Nigeria. Spearheaded by the Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG) and supported by key stakeholders, this policy seeks to standardize, grade, and regulate agricultural commodities for local and international markets.
The policy addresses challenges like commodity rejection in global markets, price volatility, and inefficiencies in the trading system. It introduces a grading system that ensures transparency, fairness, and quality assurance, benefiting farmers, traders, and consumers alike. By aligning with international standards, the policy enhances Nigeria’s competitiveness under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Key features include:
- Categorization of agricultural products into distinct grades.
- Improved price discovery mechanisms.
- Support for sustainable farming and predictable market systems.
- Facilitation of global acceptance for Nigerian produce.
Explore how this groundbreaking initiative empowers stakeholders, fosters economic growth, and positions Nigeria as a leader in the global agricultural market.
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by Aliyu Bello | Sep 23, 2024
Policy Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of this policy is to establish the Nigeria Agribusiness standardized guidelines for the grading of agricultural commodities. These guidelines aim to ensure consistency in quality and pricing while protecting consumers from substandard products. The policy provides a structured framework for categorizing agricultural produce or products into uniform lots based on shared characteristics, which may include size, flavor, ripeness, staple length, location specificity, wholesomeness, dryness, water content, and other relevant attributes.
Policy Goals
The NABG Agricultural Commodity Standards Grading Policy (NABG AC-SGP) seeks to position Nigeria’s commodity market to harness the benefits of standardized grading. This approach will lead to uniformity in produce quality, enable differential pricing, boost market demand, mitigate trading risks, and enhance transparency in commodity transactions.
The implementation of NABG AC-SGP will usher in a new era of transparency, equity, and profitability for Nigerian farmers and agribusinesses. By making the commodity market more predictable and investable, it will attract financial products from banks and other financial institutions, thereby improving access to capital. Additionally, the policy will streamline trading processes, eliminating redundant inspection activities and making the market more efficient.
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