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African groups demand answers from agriculture organisation

A coalition of civil society groups is calling on the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to urgently attend to some statements...

Michael Simire - September 7, 2020

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IITA scientists identify post-emergence herbicides for cassava weed control

Scientists working with the African Cassava Agronomy Initiative (ACAI), a scheme under International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), have identified some post-emergence herbicides to...

Michael Simire - September 3, 2020

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Biotech agency unveils plans to industrialise yam production

The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) says it plans to industrialise yam production in the country to ensure food security, boost job creation and...

Michael Simire - September 2, 2020

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Minister commends biosafety agency for GMO regulation efforts

Environment Minister of State, Mrs. Sharon Ikeazor, has commended the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) for its efforts in ensuring that the activities of...

Michael Simire - August 31, 2020

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Promoters say Nigeria genetically modified maize trail result ‘promising’

Nigeria’s quest to introduce maize varieties resistant to insect pests such as Stem Borer and Fall Army Worm (FAW) and drought recorded what the...

Michael Simire - August 31, 2020

Agric & Biotech

Stakeholders weigh options of maize importation ban

The recent Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) policy excluding maize from the list of commodities eligible to obtain foreign exchange was the subject of a...

Michael Simire - August 30, 2020

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Forum explores private sector role in leveraging opportunities for food security

To achieve food security for the growing city population, integration between stakeholders in the government and private sectors needs to be enhanced through a...

Michael Simire - August 26, 2020

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Nigeria begins nationwide demonstrations of genetically modified cowpea

The Institute for Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University (IAR/ABU) Zaria and the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) have concluded arrangements for nationwide on-farm demonstrations...

Michael Simire - August 25, 2020

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