{
  "id": 13060621,
  "title": "Nigeria to adopt Ethiopia’s mechanised farming model to boost food security – Shettima",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/nigeria-to-adopt-ethiopias-mechanised-farming-model-to-boost-food",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-09T07:23:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nairametrics",
    "slug": "nairametrics",
    "url": "https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/09/nigeria-to-adopt-ethiopias-mechanised-farming-model-to-boost-food-security-shettima/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria intends to adopt Ethiopia’s mechanised farming model to improve agricultural output, secure food supplies and transform the sector into a significant engine for economic growth, according to Vice President Kashim Shettima. Shettima shared these plans during a visit to Ethiopia’s Oromia region, where he examined agricultural facilities and farms alongside a delegation from Nigeria. The Nigerian leader highlighted Ethiopia’s success in transitioning from wheat imports worth $1 billion annually to self-sufficiency and generating over $3.1 billion from wheat production. Moreover, Ethiopia has begun exporting surplus wheat to countries like Djibouti and Kenya while making significant strides in rice production self-sufficiency. Shettima explained that Nigeria is pursuing a comparable transformation by investing in agricultural infrastructure to rectify supply chain challenges and bottlenecks, mitigate risks for agribusinesses, and stimulate private investment. He described Ethiopia’s Oromia agricultural model as a potential template for Nigeria and other African nations aiming to boost food production, diminish import dependence, and bolster food security. Shettima cautioned that excessive dependence on imported food could weaken national sovereignty, asserting that domestic production is crucial for long-term economic independence. Nigeria plans to achieve food sovereignty through mechanisation, high-yield seeds, climate-smart agriculture, and modern farming practices. The vice president also proposed a nationwide tree-planting campaign targeting 20 billion trees during the upcoming rainy season, inspired by Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative. This initiative aims to support environmental restoration while creating employment opportunities and enhancing livelihoods. According to Shettima, Nigeria will require extensive planning and public participation to successfully implement the tree-planting campaign. The vice president also emphasized the potential economic benefits of enhanced cooperation between Nigeria and Ethiopia, noting that both nations have a combined population exceeding 400 million people. Oromia Regional State President Shimelis Abdisa provided insights into Ethiopia’s agricultural successes, emphasizing the country’s diverse crop production and burgeoning exports of goods such as bananas, avocados, and coffee. Abdisa also disclosed that Ethiopia is partnering with the Dangote Group to manufacture fertiliser for local farmers while expanding its poultry industry beyond its initial capacity of two million birds. These advancements underscore Ethiopia’s commitment to integrating agricultural production, processing, and exports into a broader industrial growth strategy. Nigeria has also witnessed an increase in domestic wheat production since the implementation of the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP), resulting in a 250% rise in annual wheat production from approximately 120,000 metric tonnes to 420,000 metric tonnes. The government's efforts to boost domestic wheat production are part of a broader strategy to diminish reliance on imports, enhance food security, and improve the resilience of the agricultural sector. Nigeria's plan to incorporate Ethiopia’s agricultural lessons comes as the government strives to accelerate mechanised farming, enhance agricultural supply chains, and attract investment into commercial food production.",
  "summary": "Nigeria plans to adopt Ethiopia’s large-scale mechanised farming model to boost agricultural productivity, achieve food self-sufficiency and position the sector as a major driver of economic growth. The post Nigeria to adopt Ethiopia’s mechanised farming model to boost food security – Shettima appeared first on Nairametrics .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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