Food security: FG launches policy to boost agriculture production (News Agency of Nigeria [NAN]) 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) produced a video on the Agriculture Technology and Innovation Policy launch. The Policy has ten thematic areas including synergy and MDA alignment; livestock development; knowledge creation, and transfer; rapid mechanization; revitalization of extension service delivery; strengthening value-chains for priority crops; fisheries, and development of marine resources. The project runs through 2027. USAID will give 55 million to Nigeria to mitigate the adverse effects of the current crisis. Bedru Balana, research fellow and the Program Leader said, “This policy mainly focuses on technology and innovation and we can increase productivity and reach out to women, smallholder farmers, etc.”