Don recommends sensitisation in tackling soil productivity
A Professor of Plant Ecology and Environmental Management at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State, Dr. Emmanuel Nzegbule has recommended regular sensitisation of...
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Atlantic shrimpers unveils two new vessels
Heineken Lokpobiri As part of efforts to ensure continuous supply of high quality frozen seafood products and affordable fish protein, the Atlantic Shrimpers Limited (ASL) has unveiled two newly...
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Cashew Association raises alarm over farm gates encroachment
Cashew The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) has re-emphasised the need by government and other stakeholders in the value chain to checkmate excesses of foreigners encroaching the country’s...
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Flour Mills, Corteva Agriscience partner on hybrid maize seed development
In pursuance of its core strategic focus of transforming the agricultural sector, to feed the nation, Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) has announced a strategic partnership with Corteva AgriscienceTM,...
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Businessman creates new platform for agribusiness
LivestockTo boost sales and scope of agric business in Nigeria, a Lagos-based businessman, Folorunso Muyiwa, has created a new platform aimed at refocusing livestock farming. The initiative, called...
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NASRDA, Landmark varsity partner to launch agric satellite
SateliteThe National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has disclosed plans to launch a second Nano satellite on agriculture. The satellite, that is codenamed EDUSAT-2, would be launched in...
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12 African countries meet in Cotonou on impending cassava diseases
CassavaTwelve African countries will be meeting in Cotonou, Benin Republic from Thursday, June 7 to Saturday, June 9, 2018, to discuss joint actions towards responding to the threat of Cassava Viral...
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Stakeholders on using biotechnology to achieve food security
GMO maize. PHOTO: euobserver.comFor agriculture to be worthwhile, Biotechnology must be employed rather than reliance on crude techniques that do not confront present day challenges in agriculture....
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NBMA seeks collaboration with interpol on biosafety permit
Dr. Rufus EbegbaThe National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) is seeking collaboration with the Interpol as part of efforts to ensure safe application of modern biotechnology and the use of its...
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Don advocates research synergy to avert African breadfruit extinction
breadfruitA Professor of Food Science and Technology at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State, Dr. Titus Nwabueze has called for research synergy among agronomists,...
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Moroccan firm to train 10,000 maize farmers In Bauchi
Newly Harvest MaizeA Moroccan firm, OCP Africa, has launched its School Lab project in Bauchi State to boost the yield and income of 10,000 smallholder farmers in 70 communities in the state. The...
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Dizengoff’s CASE IH delivers monster tractors for Jigawa’s 12,000 ha...
Dizengoff NigeriaAll is now set for the takeoff of the 12,000 hectares capacity Sugarcane farm in Jigawa State, as the Great Northern Agric, promoters of the farm takes delivery of two high capacity...
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IITA holds training on techniques for weed management in cassava
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan. (IITA)The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) will be holding a two-day training on innovative technologies for weed...
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Helen Keller performs groundbreaking ceremony on school gardening for Lagos...
Gardening tools<br />Photo: HomelifeHelen Keller International (HKI), Nigeria, in partnership with the Lagos State government and funding from Mondelez International Foundation has flagged-off...
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FG replaces growth enhancement scheme with AIMS
Minister of Agriculture, Audu OgbehMinister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh, has disclosed plans by the Federal Government to replace the Growth Enhancement Scheme (GES) with...
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Expert makes case for improved plantain, pineapple production
Ananas comosus, edible pineapple –is a bromeliad Against the backdrop of their proven medical and industrial relevance, the Acting Executive Director, National Horticultural Research Institute, Ibadan...
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BATN Foundation to tackle poverty in rural areas, promote agric
The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) has reaffirmed commitment to promoting agriculture and food security in the country.Chairman of the foundation, Chief Kola Jamodu, who disclosed...
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Norsworthy oil palms set to revive Delta agric sector
Managing Director/Chief Executive, Norsworthy Farms, Engr. Gabriel Ogbechie, with Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa and others, during the launch of Norsworthy’s 3,000-hectare oil palm plantation and...
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NBMA seeks collaboration with interpol on biosafety permit
Dr. Rufus Ebegba The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) is seeking collaboration with the Interpol as part of efforts to ensure safe application of modern biotechnology and the use of its...
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After three years, FG replaces GES with AIMS
Audu Ogbeh, Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Three years after the cancellation of the Growth Enhancement Scheme (GES) the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development said plans are...
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