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World Bank, IFAD sign framework to Boost Rural Investment, Jobs

The World Bank Group and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have signed a new co-financing agreement to scale up investments in rural economies, strengthen food systems and create jobs. The agreement was signed on Tuesday during the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World …

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FG, IFAD, adopt AI for agricultural extension

The Federal Government, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and other stakeholders are exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled digital extension to bridge Nigeria’s agricultural advisory services gap. The stakeholders said AI-enabled extension could expand the reach of agricultural advisory services by enabling one extension worker to support more farmers. Dr Kabir …

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FG, IFAD launch climate-smart agribusiness project to boost value chains

The Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have unveiled the Climate-Smart Agribusiness Partnership for Resilience (CSAPR) project to improve the resilience and profitability of Nigeria’s agricultural value chains. Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, at the project launch on Friday …

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