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Drought drives surge in soybean cultivation across Germany

German farmers are increasingly planting soybeans in response to recurring droughts, with cultivation expanding by nearly 157 per cent from 2016 to 2024, the...
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Protecting harvests from hidden threats: A decade of NemAfrica’s work for farmers

Nematologist and co-lead of NemAfrica at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Dr. Danny Coyne, shares reflections on the work of NemAfrica, which...
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CSOs decry conflicting govt positions on GMO safety

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) on Monday, August 11, 2025, expressed concern over the conflicting positions of Federal Government agencies on the...
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Nigeria’s professor wins inaugural award for food and peace

Nigeria made history when Professor Ademola Adenle, one of the country's foremost intellectuals and sustainability experts, was announced as the first-ever winner of The...
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Toxic pesticides: SRADev, experts urge govt to go organic

The Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADev Nigeria) has urged the Federal Government to prioritise investments in organic and agroecological farming as...
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Report outlines finance strategies to help close $77bn investment gap for Africa’s agrifood sector

Unlocking new and innovative sources of financing will be critical to meeting Africa's agrifood system transformation ambitions and deploying interventions across interconnected sectors such...
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Stakeholders advocate GMO technology for improved food security

Stakeholders have emphasised that Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) technology offers huge benefits to African farmers in boosting food production and achieving food security in...
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SEED CO promotes certified seeds for better yields

SEED CO is urging farmers to adopt certified seeds and proper farming practices to achieve higher crop yields and combat persistent hunger, despite government...
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