FG launches national digital farmers registry to transform agriculture
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Federal Government has unveiled a new National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR), a groundbreaking collaborative platform designed to unify and secure farmer data across Nigeria.
Announced on Thursday by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, the initiative aims to enhance agricultural planning and policy-making.
Speaking at a workshop held in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Heifer International, Senator Kyari explained, “The NDFR will ensure that farmers and farmlands in Nigeria are uniquely identified, properly documented and effectively supported with extension services, credit, and insurance.”
This unified platform is set to support early warning systems, digital advisory tools, and climate-smart planning, aligning with the government’s goals to boost food security, increase agricultural productivity, and drive economic renewal.
Kyari also highlighted the platform’s regional significance, noting that the launch “aligns with the Kampala Declaration on Strengthening Digital and Data Systems for Agricultural Transformation under the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme.”
