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Biotechnology enhances soil quality, checks erosion, says expert

Scientist and National Coordinator, Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB), Nigeria chapter, Dr Rose Gidado, says the application of biotechnology to agriculture enhances soil...

Michael Simire - July 17, 2020

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COVID-19: FAO warns over rise in hunger in Africa

The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned on the rising hunger in Africa, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Abebe Haile-Gabriel, the organisation’s Assistant Director-General...

Michael Simire - July 16, 2020

Agric & Biotech

National Biosecurity Policy Drafting Committee inaugurated

The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Dr Rufus Ebegba, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in Abuja inaugurated the...

Michael Simire - July 14, 2020

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Study knocks AGRA, alleges its promises are untrue

A study that assessed activities of the Alliance for a Green Revolution (AGRA) has issued the agricultural organisation a negative report card. Released on Monday,...

Michael Simire - July 13, 2020

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IAR&T makes research into increasing seed longevity top priority

The Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T) in Ibadan, Oyo State, has recommended crop breeding, agronomic management and conditioning of storage facilities as...

Michael Simire - July 13, 2020

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COVID-19: Experts urge pathway to build resilient agriculture sector

A call has gone to the authorities to develop a pathway to build a resilient agriculture sector during and post Covid-19. This formed part of...

Michael Simire - July 12, 2020

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How genetic engineering technology can revolutionise world system, by biotechnologists

Biotechnologists say technological advances have dramatically triggered the rates at which plant transformation can be achieved to meet specific needs at every phase of...

Michael Simire - July 9, 2020

Agric & Biotech

Study says investment in new farming technology will alleviate rice farmers’ challenges

Smallholder rice farmers in Nigeria, Ghana and Uganda are still faced with a number of challenges including relying on rain-fed farming, use of farmer-saved...

Michael Simire - July 6, 2020

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