# Cross River State agricultural development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cross-river-state-agricultural-development > Updated: 2026-08-07T05:28:23.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, the Cross River State Executive Council approved a ₦525 million upgrade of the National Root Crops Research Institute outstation in Obubra. The project aims to expand seed production, introduce hydroponic technology, and strengthen climate‑smart farming to improve food security and attract further investment. A week later, the state government, together with the federal Ministry of Livestock Development, commissioned the country's first Livestock Control Post and Guarantee Facility in Ikom. The post is intended to certify healthy livestock, prevent disease, and position Cross River as a hub for red‑meat exports, supporting a modern abattoir and creating thousands of jobs. Both initiatives reflect a coordinated push to diversify and upscale agriculture in Cross River State, linking research, production, and export infrastructure. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-07: Nigeria's Cross River State Launches First Livestock Control Post to Boost Red Meat Exports Cross River State and Nigeria's federal government opened the first Livestock Control Post in Mfum, aiming to certify healthy livestock, boost a $3.4 bn red‑meat export market and create about 10,000 jobs. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerias-cross-river-state-launches-first-livestock-control-post-to-boost-red-meat-exports ### 2026-07-28: Cross River State approves ₦525 million NRCRI upgrade to boost food security Cross River State approved a ₦525 million upgrade of the NRCRI outstation in Obubra, adding labs, housing and hydroponics tech to boost research, seed production and food security. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cross-river-state-approves-525-million-nrcri-upgrade-to-boost-food-security --- Cite as: Cross River State agricultural development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cross-river-state-agricultural-development