By Rasheeda Hamidu
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria on Tuesday projected that food prices in Nigeria may decline by the next harvest season as increased farming activities and improved access to farmlands boost agricultural production across the country.
National President of AFAN, Kabir Ibrahim, attributed the projection to ongoing cultivation by farmers and improved security conditions in some agricultural communities.
According to Ibrahim, more farmers have returned to their farms in recent months, leading to expectations of increased food supply during the coming harvest period.
“We are expecting that by the next harvest, food prices will come down because farmers are now going back to the farms,” Ibrahim stated.
He noted that government interventions and support programmes for farmers are also contributing to increased agricultural activities in different parts of the country.
The AFAN president, however, warned that flooding and changing weather conditions could still threaten crop yields and food production if adequate mitigation measures are not implemented.
Nigeria has continued to experience high food inflation driven by insecurity, transportation costs, climate-related disruptions and reduced agricultural productivity, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics.
Agricultural stakeholders have consistently called for stronger investment in irrigation systems, climate-smart agriculture and rural infrastructure to improve resilience within Nigeria’s food production systems.
The Federal Government has also intensified efforts to support local food production through agricultural initiatives aimed at reducing dependence on imported food and improving national food security.
For NatureNews, the development highlights the growing link between climate stability, agricultural productivity and food affordability across Nigeria and the wider African region.
