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Food security: Govt to boost production through mechanisation

The Federal Government says plans are underway to boost food production in the country through mechanisation. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari,...

Michael Simire - January 14, 2024

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Govt approves release of GM maize variety, ‘Tela Maize’ for cultivation

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the commercial release and open cultivation of a new maize variety, Tela Maize. The maize was developed by...

Michael Simire - January 13, 2024

Agric & Biotech

Navigating the hazards: Unravelling pesticide dilemma in Nigerian agriculture

Challenging Misleading Narratives: Unmasking the Hazards Crops have been exposed to different chemicals, such as pesticides and fertilisers, during the stages of cultivation, storage, and...

Michael Simire - January 12, 2024

Agric & Biotech

Lagos, BATN partner to build farmers’ capacity, boost agribusiness

In its quest to supporting the on-going agricultural policy of ensuring food sufficiency across significant agricultural value chains in Lagos, the British American Tobacco...

Michael Simire - January 11, 2024

Agric & Biotech

Food security: Govt releases 23 new high-yield crop varieties to farmers

In its efforts aimed at achieving food sufficiency in Nigeria, the Federal Government has released 23 high-yield crop varieties to farmers. The crop varieties were...

Michael Simire - January 11, 2024

Agric & Biotech

Govt restates commitment to food security

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to ensure food security in the country. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari,...

Michael Simire - January 9, 2024

Agric & Biotech

Leveraging genome editing to boost food production in Nigeria

The Heads of States and Government of the African Union met in June 2014, in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, and adopted two decisions and two...

Michael Simire - January 9, 2024

Agric & Biotech

Invest in climate-smart agriculture for sustainable productivity – Don tells govts

A lecturer at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University in Uli, Anambra State, Prof. Hyacinth Nwalieji, has urged government at all levels and stakeholders to...

Michael Simire - January 7, 2024

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