Heabron’s Post

About 79 percent of Nigerian farmers were estimated to have been affected by the effects of drought and flooding in 2021, based on analysis from SBM Intel. This is because climate change continues to pose significant challenges to Nigeria’s agricultural sector resulting in higher food prices, loss of livelihoods, hunger, and malnutrition. The imperative for adopting climate-smart agriculture practices cannot be overstated. These methods can help feed our growing population, enhance food security, and increase farmers' incomes. At FeedUp Africa, we're dedicated to supporting farmers and agribusinesses with practical knowledge of climate-smart agriculture. Join us to make Nigeria and Africa food secure. #ClimateAction #SustainableFarming #FoodSecurity  #ClimateSmartAgriculture #FeedUpAfrica

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🌾 For farmers in Zambia, connecting to local markets is not just about business—it’s about sustaining livelihoods and saving lives. In the face of a devastating drought, Action Against Hunger Zambia is stepping up to support farmers with climate-resilient farming techniques, ensuring they can weather the storms and thrive. One example is Sitwala, a local farmer who, through training and support from Action Against Hunger, learned sustainable farming methods that helped him grow and sell his produce even in challenging conditions. By linking him with local buyers, we helped him boost his business, ensuring his future and supporting his community. Our approach involves more than just farming; it’s about building resilience, creating markets, and securing livelihoods in the face of climate challenges. 💡 Together, we can build more resilient food systems and support smallholder farmers across the globe. Read more on our work here: 👇 https://lnkd.in/d5RueP7P

🧑🌾Nearly one million farmers in Ghana are grappling with a severe dry spell, threatening their livelihoods and food security. The government has initiated a ₵8 billion relief package, but long-term solutions are essential. Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT predicted this reality, warning that rising temperatures could drastically reduce cocoa production by 2030. Experts stress the need for modern irrigation, adaptation plans, and climate-smart agriculture to combat these climate impacts. Building resilience is key to securing Ghana’s agricultural future. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e4GeqTMJ CGIAR #IntheNews The Ghana Report #ClimateAction #ClimateChange

The past 7 months have been incredibly challenging for farmers Nigeria. We faced: - Tripled prices of inputs, increasing production costs by up to 3 times - Devastating climate change impacts on crops, including unpredictable weather patterns and rising temperatures - Widespread disease outbreaks affecting vegetable farmers - Delayed rainfall, disrupting planting schedules and crop growth Despite these unprecedented obstacles, farmers persevered, ensuring food security amidst skyrocketing prices. Now, as we enter August, we welcome a new beginning and another harvest season. The good news is that prices of certain vegetables are dropping, bringing relief to consumers. However, our work is far from over. We must continue to adapt to climate change, invest in sustainable practices, and support our farming communities. Let's celebrate the resilience of farmers and the hope that comes with each new harvest season. Together, we can build a more sustainable food system for all. #farmers #agriculture #foodsecurity #sustainability #climatechange #resilience

This year’s El Niño effect has made its impact felt in countries like Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Malawi and Tanzania, while farmers in South Africa have had the best, and worst, of both worlds (too much or too little rain). Early in March Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema declared the country’s debilitating drought a national disaster and emergency. He said the drought devastated food production and electricity generation. A month later President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi followed suit and declared a state of disaster in 23 of its 28 districts. President Chakwera said Malawi urgently needs more than USD200-million in humanitarian assistance.       According to President Hichilema, 84 of Zambia’s 116 districts are affected by the prolonged drought. Zambia has also been battling to recover from a deadly cholera outbreak. Neighbouring Zimbabwe has shared a similar fate, and while reports of cholera persist, Zimbabwe is also facing a glaring food shortage as crops across the country fail because of extreme drought conditions. Certain areas in Tanzania, Mozambique and Malawi have been dealing with periodic, intense drought, followed by extreme rainfall, which has made a severe impact on production, especially for tobacco farmers in Tanzania. #whyafrica #africa #agriculture #farming #africanfarming #farminginafrica #whyfarmafrica #maize #zambia #zimbabwe #malawi #southafrica #tanzania #mozambique https://lnkd.in/dMfA4skr

This year’s El Niño effect has made its impact felt in countries like Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Malawi and Tanzania, while farmers in South Africa have had the best, and worst, of both worlds (too much or too little rain). Early in March Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema declared the country’s debilitating drought a national disaster and emergency. He said the drought devastated food production and electricity generation. A month later President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi followed suit and declared a state of disaster in 23 of its 28 districts. President Chakwera said Malawi urgently needs more than USD200-million in humanitarian assistance.       According to President Hichilema, 84 of Zambia’s 116 districts are affected by the prolonged drought. Zambia has also been battling to recover from a deadly cholera outbreak. Neighbouring Zimbabwe has shared a similar fate, and while reports of cholera persist, Zimbabwe is also facing a glaring food shortage as crops across the country fail because of extreme drought conditions. Certain areas in Tanzania, Mozambique and Malawi have been dealing with periodic, intense drought, followed by extreme rainfall, which has made a severe impact on production, especially for tobacco farmers in Tanzania. #whyafrica #africa #agriculture #farming #africanfarming #farminginafrica #whyfarmafrica #maize #zambia #zimbabwe #malawi #southafrica #tanzania #mozambique https://lnkd.in/dPbMV_D7

Climate change is messing with🌾🌾🌾 growing seasons in Nigeria. In some regions, farmers who once had one harvest now might be able to plant twice a year. I noticed that places Like Abuja and Nassarawa state have climate that make crops mature early than other places and this is as a result of the warmer climate.🌞 But in other areas, those cooler temperatures they need are disappearing. This shows how climate change hits different parts of the country in different ways.🌎 #ClimateChange #Agriculture #Nigeria #Food #Farming #GlobalWarming #climateaction #Foodsecurity #sustainability

Farmers in Nigeria, especially in the north, the country’s main agricultural hub, are facing the double whammy of drought and floods. This has dented the possibility of a bumper harvest this farming season, something that is expected to have an overreaching hit on food availability in Nigeria. At a time food inflation tops 40%, amid the worst cost of living crisis in decades, wilted crops and submerged farmlands mean about 26.5 million people may not have sufficient food to eat, the Nigerian government and FAO officials say. Nearly 3.3 million of those (or 18 per cent) live in the north-eastern states of the BAY (Borno, Adamawa and Yobe). FAO says that number may rise to 4.4 million in the BAY states this year if immediate action is not taken. That is looking like a possibility. Gift Ufuoma, Azeezat Olaoluwa and I visited some of the affected areas in Yola and Jalingo to tell the story.

As the rainfall season begins in Zimbabwe, let's confront a hard truth that many households will still go hungry despite the forecast of a good season and agricultural potential of our country. What systemic changes can we implement to prioritize food security, ensure sustainable agricultural practices, and guarantee that no Zimbabwean goes without access to nutritious food, regardless of rainfall or economic fluctuations?

ZM: GOVERNMENT MUST AID SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE FARMERS TO PRODUCE WINTER MAIZE The experienced prolonged droughts in most district across Zambia is a real threat, to sustained national and household food security. Government is urged to be proactive and quickly identify small and medium scale farmers who have the capacity to engage in winter maize production. Government should offer grants to these farmers as a short term mitigating measure to reduce the threatened food security in the country. The lower income and rural citizens are expected to be the most negatively impacted by the drought. Francis Chipili Business and Political Analyst