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Food insecurity in Nigeria: The interplay of security and availability

In recent years, Nigeria has faced a growing crisis of food insecurity, stemming from various factors including political instability, economic downturns, and widespread insecurity...

Michael Simire - February 26, 2024

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Agriculture experts advocate ‘smart farming practices’ to combat climate change

Agriculture experts have advocated “smart farming practices” to combat climate change, improve productivity and enhance food security in the country. They noted that if climate...

Michael Simire - February 22, 2024

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GM trade central to nation’s biosafety management, says NBMA boss

The Director-General of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Dr Agnes Asagbra, says the Genetically Modified cross-border trade management is central to the nation’s...

Michael Simire - February 20, 2024

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Pesticides to help protect seeds can adversely affect earthworms’ health – Study

While pesticides protect crops from hungry animals, pesky insects, or even microbial infections, they also impact other vital organisms, including bees and earthworms. Research published...

Michael Simire - February 15, 2024

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Tinubu assures Nigerians of food security

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is revolutionising agriculture to make Nigeria self-sufficient in food production and a net exporter of agricultural products. He disclosed...

Michael Simire - February 12, 2024

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Biosafety agency, Germany collaborate in GMOs development

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) says it is collaborating with the German Government to mitigate potential risks associated with the development and deployment...

Michael Simire - February 12, 2024

Agric & Biotech

Water, Agric ministries’ partnership will achieve year-round food security mandate – Govt

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has called for renewed collaboration with its Agriculture and Food Security counterpart toward achieving the nation’s...

Michael Simire - February 12, 2024

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UfarmX, Africa GreenTec forge partnership to combat climate change, tackle post-harvest challenges

UfarmX, an AgTech company that leverages blockchain technology to empower rural, unbanked and underserved smallholder farmers, and Africa GreenTec, a renowned sustainable energy solutions provider, have...

Michael Simire - February 8, 2024

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