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Chinese researchers develop green, effective pesticide formulation

Chinese scientists have developed a new eco-friendly pesticide formulationthat enhances pest control and safe for crops and the environment. The study, recently published in the...

Michael Simire - January 9, 2025

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Environmentalist proffers ways to reduce climate change effects on food security

An environmental advocacy expert, Mrs Temitope Okunnu, has highlighted ways of mitigating the climate-change effects on Nigeria’s attainment of food security. Okunnu, the founder of...

Michael Simire - January 9, 2025

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No genetically modified seeds contain ‘epicyte’ or sterilisation gene – Expert

President, Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN), Prof. Sylvia Uzochukwu, has described as sensational the claim that Genetically Modified (GM) seeds contain “epicyte” or sterilisation...

Michael Simire - January 8, 2025

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Biochemist urges farmers to desist from planting with toxic chemicals

The Biochemistry Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BPAoN) has urged farmers to desist from the use of corrosive chemicals as fertiliser to hasten germination of...

Michael Simire - January 7, 2025

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Tomato farmers seek govt’s intervention to reduce post-harvest losses

The National Tomato Growers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NATPAN) is seeking the intervention of the Federal Government to reduce post-harvest losses of...

Michael Simire - January 7, 2025

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Chinese scientists unlock key advances in sugarcane genomics

A Chinese research team from Guangxi University has successfully decoded the genome of the modern cultivated sugarcane variety Xintaitang No. 22 (XTT22). It sheds light...

Michael Simire - January 7, 2025

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2025 Budget: Addressing gaps, challenges, opportunities for Nigeria’s agricultural sector

Nigeria faces a significant and escalating crisis of hunger and poverty, driven by a combination of economic challenges, conflict, climate change, and inadequate agricultural...

Michael Simire - January 6, 2025

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Agriculture expert wants govt to revive ‘Operation Feed the Nation’

An agricultural expert, Mr. Titilayo Adebanjo, has called on the Federal Government to revive “Operation Feed the Nation” to boost food sufficiency and supply...

Michael Simire - January 5, 2025

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