The Minister of State has called for proactive steps to tackle food insecurity by encouraging irrigation farming, conducting advocacy campaigns, and equipping farmers with essential inputs. He emphasized that supporting small-scale farmers is crucia… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Govt urged to support farmers, launches NEEP By Busola Bamidele on March 4, 2025 The Minister of State has called for proactive steps to tackle food insecurity by encouraging irrigation farming, conducting advocacy campaigns, and equipping farmers with essential inputs. He emphasized that supporting small-scale farmers is crucial for strengthening agribusiness and ensuring food sustainability. Read also: Govt urged to support farmers, launches NEEP Abia Govt gives lawmakers local trucks, backs manufacturing FG launches treasury management system to replace REMITA Apply Now: NITDA opens GITEX Africa applications for startups ITF to train 100,000 more artisans under SUPA program A key highlight of the event was the launch of the National Economic Empowerment Programme (NEEP) by the Minister, alongside the Permanent Secretary and other dignitaries. The event brought together key stakeholders, including Vice Chancellors of Agriculture Universities, Deans of Agriculture Faculties, Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) Project Managers, and a World Bank representative, to discuss strategies for boosting agricultural productivity and supporting SMEs in agribusiness.

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