IFAJ names 10 outstanding agricultural journalists for 2023 Master Class
The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) has named 10 outstanding agricultural journalists to participate in the 2023 IFAJ/Corteva Agriscience Master Class. The post IFAJ names...
View ArticleStakeholders task farmers on proved technologies for wheat production
The Flour Milling Association of Nigeria (FMAN) has called on wheat farmers, research scientists, policy makers, development partners and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector to appraise the...
View ArticleFG moves to develop response strategy for animals during emergencies
Amidst concerted efforts to ensure safety of livestock during disaster, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has taken steps to develop emergency response strategy for...
View ArticleCash Scarcity: Bleak planting season imminent, farmers warn
As the 2023 planting season commences across the country, farmers have raised the alarm that the current season might turn out to be the worst, due to the lingering challenges of cashless and new naira...
View ArticleIAR, AATF to boost Nigeria’s maize production by 43 %
The Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State, in conjunction with the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has assured that Nigeria’s...
View ArticleExperts call for adoption of multiple climate smart agriculture
Disturbed by the scourge of climate change, experts in environment and agriculture sectors have called on Nigerian farmers to combine the various climate adaptation strategies, to increase their income...
View ArticleEcotutu sets to launch cold chain infrastructure in Lagos
As part of moves to provide market-led solutions to post-harvest losses for fresh produce, a startup accelerating off-grid cooling solutions firm –Ecotutu, is set to launch a solar-powered cold storage...
View Article‘Access to MDAs will boost economy, facilitate agro production’
The incoming administration has been urged to initiate policies that would grant the agro sector direct access to relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) The post ‘Access to MDAs will...
View ArticleTechnoServe harps on food fortification to address Nigeria’s malnutrition...
Large-scale food fortification has been identified as solution to malnutrition, especially in Nigeria – a country with a large population and high rate of malnutrition and under-nutrition. The post...
View ArticlePowerful interests frustrating action against deforestation – Environment...
• Says Buhari To Flag-off Ogoni Clean Up Projects The Federal Government has blamed the menace of deforestation in the country on those it describes as “powerful interests” who are behind the scene in...
View Article‘Only govt intervention can rescue poultry industry’
There seems to be no respite yet for the poultry industry, as farmers across the country have continued to count their losses due to the impact of the naira redesign policy. The post ‘Only govt...
View ArticleEcotutu sets to launch cold chain infrastructure in Lagos
As part of moves to provide market-led solutions to post-harvest losses for fresh produce, a startup accelerating off-grid cooling solutions firm –Ecotutu, is set to launch a solar-powered cold storage...
View Article‘Access to MDAs will boost economy, facilitate agro production’
The incoming administration has been urged to initiate policies that would grant the agro sector direct access to relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The post ‘Access to MDAs will...
View ArticleTechnoServe harps on food fortification to address Nigeria’s malnutrition...
Large-scale food fortification has been identified as solution to malnutrition, especially in Nigeria – a country with a large population and high rate of malnutrition and under-nutrition. The post...
View ArticleExpert tasks FG on aquaculture farming
A United Kingdom Certified Food Safety Officer, Dr. Rasheedah Sadiq has called on the Federal Government and private organisations to develop sustainable safe aquaculture farming and to raise healthy...
View ArticleInvasion by Tuta Absoluta: Tomato farmers in Kano count losses
Tomato farmers in Kano State are currently counting losses incurred as a result of pest attacks on plantations in the state. The post Invasion by Tuta Absoluta: Tomato farmers in Kano count losses...
View ArticleAnimal Science Association trains meat handlers in Edo
The Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN), Edo State chapter has trained meat handlers on meat processing, packaging and storage in the state. The post Animal Science Association trains meat...
View ArticleFarmers raise concern as fertiliser price hits N28,000
Farmers have raised concern over the skyrocketing price of fertiliser, saying with the current cost hitting N28, 000 per bag and food prices coming down in the market, they are now producing at a loss....
View ArticleAt Ecotutu launch, Olusanya attributes food losses to inappropriate cold...
The Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya, has said the amount of food losses in the country to inappropriate cold storage solutions facilities. The post At Ecotutu launch,...
View ArticleEkiti partners USDA on Cocoa ecosystem project, others
The Ekiti State Government has announced its partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the Traceability and Resilience in Agriculture and Cocoa Ecosystem (TRACE) project....
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