- Shield Africa Sustainability and Development Initiative has unveiled a plan to rejuvenate Nigeria’s agricultural sector
- The initiative includes launching a Farmers Academy in 2025, aiming to train 15,000 young farmers across Africa by 2027
- The programme prioritises inclusivity, targeting a 40-60% increase in crop yields and committing to 30-40% participation by women
A woman carries a bag of maize at a farm in Northbank, Benue State, Nigeria, on August 12, 2021.
Photo credit Kola Sulaimon/AFPSource: Getty ImagesThe average farmer is 60 years old, while the average African is 19. If we dont act now, we are heading towards disaster, she said.15,000 young farmers to be trained by 2027Benue deputy governor speaks on food securityFarmers get grantsTinubus minister hailed for agricultural sector reform
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Tinubu appoints Nnamani, Anyim, Shaibu, 19 others into federal agencies
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