NBMA debunks rumour of GM mangoes, cassava in circulation
The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has described as untrue, rumour of Genetically Modified (GM) mangoes, grape fruits, cassava and others in Nigerian markets, noting that the claim is...
View ArticleAgro-exhibition to facilitate farming, processing solutions
To facilitate solutions in farming, processing and marketing of agricultural products, an exhibition on dairy, poultry, food, allied materials and equipment... The post Agro-exhibition to facilitate...
View Article‘120 global leaders, 24 countries presenting solutions, techs at agro-food fair’
The specific objective of holding the international agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria 2019 is to create a professional platform on which technology leaders from around... The post ‘120 global...
View ArticleNigeria is not rice self-sufficient yet, says Africa Rice Centre
The claim that Nigeria is now self-sufficient in rice production is fallacious and deceitful, the Africa Rice Centre (AfricaRice), Ibadan, Oyo State, has said. The post Nigeria is not rice...
View ArticleUSAID partners Adeyemi College on farm initiative
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced plans to provide technical assistance in the area of agriculture to members... The post USAID partners Adeyemi College on farm...
View Article‘Those claiming organic agric can’t feed Nigeria are ignorant’
I think those that are insinuating that organic agriculture cannot feed the whole population of Nigerians do not understand what they are saying. The post ‘Those claiming organic agric can’t feed...
View Article‘How we produce 60,000 chickens without synthetic antibiotics, vaccines’
The idea is basically about wealth creation using the natural resources that we have in the country. Statistically, Nigeria has over 36 million hectares... The post ‘How we produce 60,000 chickens...
View ArticleFG, scientists, agro-preneurs harp on organic agric, products
Nigerian scientists, farmers and entrepreneurs have intensified efforts to rev up organic food, beverage as well as product development and production... The post FG, scientists, agro-preneurs harp on...
View ArticleFAO committed to Climate Smart Agriculture in North East – Official
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has reiterated its commitment to strengthen the agricultural response to climate change in North East through promoting the Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA)...
View ArticleNBMA restates need to regulate emerging technologies
The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Abuja has called for strict regulation of new and emerging aspects of the application of modern biotechnology. The post NBMA restates need to regulate...
View ArticleACAI, GIZ/SEDIN holds training for 35 lead farmers/trainers in Ogun State
Recognising the devastation caused by weeds to cassava farming systems, GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) has organised... The post ACAI, GIZ/SEDIN holds training for 35...
View ArticleEZ-Farming wins US Business School pitch contest
Fast-rising Agritech startup, EZ-Farming has won the first prize of $5,000 and the people’s choice award at the 2019 Georgetown African Business... The post EZ-Farming wins US Business School pitch...
View ArticleDutch companies launch hybrid vegetable seeds for Kano farmers
A consortium of Dutch seed companies has launched the ‘Seeds for Change’ (S4C) program in Kano State. The post Dutch companies launch hybrid vegetable seeds for Kano farmers appeared first on The...
View ArticleSouth West: Shortage of farm labourers threatens good harvest
Farmers, especially those in the Southwest have begun to raise concern over shortage of farm hands, which they fear could precipitate low harvest. The post South West: Shortage of farm labourers...
View ArticlePIND introduces Chorkor oven to boost fish business in Niger Delta
Foundation for Partnership in the Niger Delta (PIND) has changed the narrative of fish business in the Niger Delta with the introduction of Chorkor oven... The post PIND introduces Chorkor oven to...
View ArticleHow cassava-based food processors endanger health of consumers
• Pose food safety threats to 100 million Nigerians Head of Agro-Economy Desk, FEMI IBIROGBA, observed some cassava-based food processing centres in Oyo and Ogun states, comparing and contrasting the...
View Article‘Those claiming organic agric can’t feed Nigeria are ignorant’
I think those that are insinuating that organic agriculture cannot feed the whole population of Nigerians do not understand what they are saying. Many of them do not understand what organic production...
View ArticleUI student develops lemongrass-based insecticides against beans weevils
A biochemistry doctoral student at the University of Ibadan, Mojisola Karigidi, who is the founder of Moepelorse Bio Resources, has produced a bio-pesticide for preserving beans, pulses and grains. The...
View ArticleFCT farmers want loans to boost food production
Some commercial farmers in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called on the Federal Government to assist farmers with credit facilities to enable farmers to boost food production in the country. The...
View ArticleOne year after, senate, FG mum on palm oil import ban
One year after members of the Upper Legislative Chamber called on the Federal Government to halt the importation of Palm Oil/palm kernel, no decision or policy statement has been made to that effect...
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