UN advocates biotechnology as solution to food security
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has advocated for adoption of modern biotechnology practice as one of the tools to develop crops that will withstand climate change and...
View ArticleWhy government’s agric interventions are failing
Diversion of Federal Government’s intervention initiatives to targeted farmers, especially in the rural areas, have been identified as a major challenge militating against the dream of food security in...
View ArticleNasarawa begins harvest of 10,000-hectare rice farm
Governor Abdullahi Sule has expressed gladness over the high yields of the state-owned 10,000 hectares of rice farm located at Jangwa village in Awe Local Government Area (LGA). Governor Sule, who was...
View Article$1.5b spent on dairy imports due to livestock sector neglect, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday decried the long neglect of the livestock sector by past administrations, declaring his preparedness to collaborate with stakeholders to give it all it needs to bring...
View ArticleWhy rural inclusion is crucial to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth, stability
The Vice Chairman of Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group, Farouk Gumel, has called for stronger collaboration between urban decision-makers and rural entrepreneurs to foster sustainable business...
View ArticleWFF 2024: Participants identify youth, science, others as drivers for global...
Participants at the just concluded World Food Forum (WFF), have identified youth, science, innovation and targeted investments as essential drivers for transforming global agrifood systems. The post...
View ArticleNSPRI supports corps member to combat post-harvest losses
While about $200m are lost globally to post harvest losses of agricultural commodities, 10 per cent of the losses incurred in the sector in Nigeria is within the region of N5b. The post NSPRI supports...
View ArticleBridging demand gap as egg importation imminent
Nigeria may soon rely solely on importation of eggs and other poultry products to breach the growing demand gap among the populace. The post Bridging demand gap as egg importation imminent appeared...
View ArticleSeven years on, government policy on tomato still in limbo
In 2017, the Federal Government approved a policy on tomato to cut down on post-harvest losses, reduce importation of tomato concentrates and encourage backward integration. Seven years after, it’s...
View ArticleSupport project introduces data system to boost livestock sector
The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) has introduced the Livestock Data and Market Information System (LMIS) to provide real-time information for transforming the sector ....
View ArticleIndustry players seek leverage for cocoa sector’s growth
Towards achieving the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Compliance and cocoa value chain sustainability, stakeholders have unanimously agreed that government’s political will is crucial to...
View Article3,500 farmers get N150m from WACOT for sustainable cocoa production
Over 3,500 Cocoa farmers, cutting across 28 communities in Osun State, have been awarded over N150m sustainability differential payment in recognition of their dedication to sustainable cocoa...
View ArticleGalvanizing support for a thriving livestock sector
Inadequate supply of grains, forage pasture and animal feeds has been identified as critical constraint across livestock production The post Galvanizing support for a thriving livestock sector appeared...
View ArticleSustainable multilateral collaborations essential for economic development –...
Sustainable multilateral collaborations have been identified as key elements in boosting Nigeria’s economic development. The post Sustainable multilateral collaborations essential for economic...
View ArticleForum calls for increased mobilisation of funds for organic farming in W’Africa
The Regional Forum for Agroecology and Organic Agriculture in West Africa has harped on the need to scale up mobilisation of funds to The post Forum calls for increased mobilisation of funds for...
View ArticleRegen Africa announces first large-scale agric initiative in Nigeria
Regen Africa Resources Limited (RAR), co-owned by Prince Andrew Eweka and Paul Burgess MBE, has announced the launch of its first large-scale agricultural initiative in Nigeria. RAR said it has formed...
View ArticleStakeholders seek enhanced animal information system to boost economy
Stakeholders in the pastoral farming community have recommended the adoption of information on optimal breeding practices and access to genetic data to improve livestock quality as essential factors to...
View ArticleMichael Okpara agric varsity receives post-harvest hub from NSPRI
The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Ilorin, Kwara State has handed over a Post-Harvest Hub built for the use of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Abia...
View ArticleAdamawa lawmaker provides fertilisers for 300 farmers
A total of 300 farmers from Adamawa North Senatorial District, Adamawa State have been supported with bags of fertilisers, to boost their productivity and scale up the attainment of food security in...
View ArticleShortfall in farm auditors, inspectors limiting west africa’s food safety,...
A significant shortfall in trained farm auditors, inspectors, and assessors in West Africa, has created a critical gap limiting the region’s ability to ensure food safety, quality control, and...
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