Scientists optimistic genome editing critical to tacking food insecurity
As Nigeria moves to tackle food insecurity, some scientists in the agriculture value chain have argued that Genome Editing (GEd) would greatly help bridge the food insufficiency gap in the country. The...
View ArticleFirm wins Gitex Africa competition in Kaduna for Ag-Tech platform innovation
FARMATRIX, an app created to bridge the gap between buyers and suppliers of agro products has emerged winner at the grand finale of Gitex Africa Startup Road show in Kaduna, where local startup owners...
View ArticleGroup tasks Govt on farmers' health to boost productivity
The Abundance of Hope Initiative has called on government to prioritise farmers’ health, to avert decreased food production, increased medical expenses, and a diminished quality of life. The post Group...
View ArticleAgricultural innovation unites FUNAAB, German consul general
The German Consul General to Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr. WeertBorner has underscored the critical importance of addressing food security, education, and housing, while also highlighting the pressing...
View ArticleXtralarge farms provides capacity building for 1,000 Women
Xtralarge Farms & Resort is set to train, mentor and empower 1,000 women to be millionaires in 90 days in commemoration of International Women’s Day. The post Xtralarge farms provides capacity...
View ArticlePromoting RTCs as major food, raw materials in Africa
For two days, researchers, farmers, traditional rulers, businessmen and women stakeholders converged at the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike, Abia State, for the 2024 Annual...
View ArticleAATF to unveil integrated cassava processing facility
In its drive to simplify the processing of Cassava in the country, the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has acquired a new technology for cassava processing into High Quality Flour...
View ArticleLiberia, SAA-Nigeria, BASICS-II consider new seed roadmap
Agricultural development agencies, researchers, and policymakers from Liberia are organising a summit to draw a seed road map for the West African country. The post Liberia, SAA-Nigeria, BASICS-II...
View ArticleDon tasks policy makers on technological approach to farming
Policy makers in the area of agricultural development have been urged to invest in Research and Development to sustain the use of technological approach to enhance food production in the country. The...
View ArticleCost of clearing tractors spike to N15m from N2m in two years
An investor has raised concern over high import duty on agricultural implements, claiming they pay a whooping sum of N15million to clear a container load of tractors from the port. The post Cost of...
View ArticleFarmers applaud cassava seed system intervention
Cassava farmers in Benue State are excited over the positive outlook of their cassava fields as they anticipate high yields this harvest season; and hundreds among them taking up the business of...
View ArticleECOCERT renews WACOT’s certification to export organic sesame
In a significant boost for the global organic food market, WACOT Limited has once again secured its prestigious certification from ECOCERT to export organic sesame. The post ECOCERT renews WACOT’s...
View ArticleNISS commences soil science carrier sensitisation for schools
Worried by inadequate awareness on importance of soil in schools and absence of curricular emphasising its teaching, the Nigeria Institute of Soil Science (NISS) has commenced Soil Science Carrier...
View ArticleCatfish farmers in dire strait as more farms shutdown
For catfish farmers, it’s no longer business as usual, as the business, which was once a toast of many farmers has been abandoned by many due to lack of patronage, high cost of feeds and many...
View ArticleAATF gifts upgraded greenhouse facility to IAR
The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has handed over the newly upgraded greenhouse facility to the Institute For Agricultural Research (IAR) under the PBR Cowpea Seed Project funded by...
View ArticleWACOT, Cocoasource strategise for sustainable cocoa trading
WACOT Limited, a member of the Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group and Cocoasource, a Swiss commodity trading company, have entered into a strategic alliance to supply Rainforest Alliance...
View ArticleHortiNigeria bridges MSMEs with agri-businesses in the Netherlands
Towards the development of a sustainable and inclusive horticulture sector that contributes to food and nutrition security in Nigeria, several Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have been...
View ArticleOyo begins distribution of feeds, other inputs to livestock, piggery farmers
The Oyo State Government has commenced the third phase of agricultural inputs distribution to farmers in the state. The post Oyo begins distribution of feeds, other inputs to livestock, piggery farmers...
View ArticleGinger farmers get NADF N1.6 billion input support
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) Executive Secretary, Mohammed Abu Ibrahim, said the Federal Government, through the NADF, is providing support valued at N1.6b input package to ginger...
View ArticleFood Security: FAO offers support to mitigate flooding
To forestall the impact of floods on food production, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has announced plans to support the Federal Government with necessary tools to predict...
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