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Nigerian Senate passes second reading of agriculture modernization bill
The bill would set a unified legal framework for mechanization, irrigation and farm financing, a change that could reshape agricultural investment and food policy.
What happened
The Nigerian Senate passed the Transformation and Modernization of Agriculture Bill, 2026 (SB. 1082) through second reading on Wednesday. NALTF+1 The bill seeks to establish a unified legal framework to accelerate agro-industrial growth, expand irrigation infrastructure and promote climate-resilient farming. NALTF The proposed law prioritizes sustainable financing mechanisms for farmers, improved access to modern equipment and targeted rural development. NALTF The bill was sponsored by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, and was considered during plenary presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Punch The Senate had stepped the bill down days earlier over concerns about its drafting and circulation. Punch
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Lawmakers said integrating technology and climate-smart techniques into smallholder and commercial farming is essential for reducing post-harvest losses and insulating food supplies against climate volatility. NALTF Barau attributed the decline of the agricultural sector to the collapse of production systems that once supplied industries. Punch
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