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COVID-19: Biosafety agency clamours biosecurity policy, emergency response strategy

The National Biosafety Management Agency of Nigeria (NBMA) has called for a harmonised national biosecurity policy guideline and emergency response strategy to prevent harmful biological agents...

Michael Simire - March 17, 2020

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TAAT’s pathway to scale up brings hope to maize farmers in Kenya

Maize (Zea mays) is one of the most important staple crops in Africa on which an estimated 300 million people depend. However, several challenges...

Michael Simire - March 16, 2020

Agric & Biotech

TAAT water management technologies excite wheat farmers

“These are very interesting and amazing technologies - with these, we will overcome many of the challenges we face now.” With these words, Musa Shehu summed up...

Michael Simire - March 12, 2020

Agric & Biotech

Nigeria can tackle food insecurity with gene editing technology, says scientist

Nigeria, with population of over 180 million people, is fully ripe for gene editing technology as the country has several scientists that can accurately handle the...

Michael Simire - March 11, 2020

Agric & Biotech

Concern over planned release of GM potato in East Africa

East Africa is said to be the most recent destination for genetically modified (GM) potatoes, courtesy of the Lima, Peru-based research institute, the International Potato Center...

Michael Simire - March 9, 2020

Agric & Biotech

How GEM parboiled rice leads to increased livelihood opportunities in Nigeria

Justina Musa is in a joyous mood. The source of her joy and excitement isn’t far-fetched – the demand for domestic rice has risen to an...

Michael Simire - March 6, 2020

Agric & Biotech

Change in carbon stock in soils currently underestimated, study shows

The compaction of soils when natural forests are converted to agriculture hides actual carbon losses, if internationally agreed accounting methods are used. Compaction means more soil is included...

Michael Simire - March 6, 2020

Agric & Biotech

GCF told to reject funding request promoting monoculture tree plantations

A non-governmental organisation (NGO) and Indigenous Peoples' Groups network, the World Rainforest Movement (WRM), is leading a campaign to ensure that plans to develop industrial tree monoculture plantations...

Michael Simire - March 4, 2020

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