Climate change threatens Nigeria’s food systems as farmers count losses

Nigeria's food system is under increasing pressure from climate change, with erratic rainfall, prolonged dry spells, flooding, rising temperatures, and pest and disease outbreaks disrupting farming and causing billions of Naira in losses. Farmers and agricultural experts told Vanguard Agrobiz that these challenges are deterring investment in food production, as farmers, agribusinesses, and financial institutions become more cautious about funding a weather-dependent sector. Climate change is also worsening desertification in northern Nigeria, while pests and crop diseases threaten large areas of farmland. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned of significant climate-related risks in its 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction, prompting calls for urgent, sustainable mitigation measures.

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