The Federal Government has unveiled the National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR) collaborative knowledge-exchange platform aimed at building a unified, efficient and secure digital agriculture ecosystem. Sen. Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, said this at the Stakeholders Workshop on Best Practices for the NDFR, in Abuja.
He said the launch aligns directly with government priorities for designing and implementing the national registry. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the workshop was organised by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Heifer International. Kyari said the workshop provided an opportunity for government agencies, private sector actors, development partners, implementing organisations, technology innovators and farmers’ associations to engage with global and regional best practices.
“It also strengthens the multi-stakeholder platform established to ensure that diverse voices contribute to an NDFR that is inclusive, sustainable and impactful,” he said. 
He said the NDFR was a cornerstone of the government’s agenda for food security, agricultural productivity and national economic renewal.
Kyari explained that the registry will strengthen data governance and ensure that every farmer in Nigeria is uniquely identified, properly documented and effectively supported.(NAN)
