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World Food Day: FAO wants value addition to Nigeria’s agric produce

The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has called on the Federal Government to ensure value addition to Nigeria’s agricultural produce to achieve zero...

admin - October 9, 2018

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Ogbeh warns of flood-induced rice shortage in 2019

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, says if appropriate measures are not taken to replant after the recent flood, the...

admin - October 4, 2018

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World food prices slipped in September – FAO

World food prices slipped in September from the month before, with only sugar posting a rise, the UN food agency said on Thursday, October...

admin - October 4, 2018

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NABDA moves to boost bio-energy production

National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 said it would intensify effort through biotechnology Research and Development (R&D) to boost bio-energy...

admin - October 3, 2018

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Seeds Council restates commitment to global best practices

The National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) has affirmed its commitment to ensuring global best practices in the supply of seeds to farmers to spur...

admin - October 3, 2018

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African countries could experience hunger as Quelea birds ravage crops

Kenya and her East African neighbours have been identified as the epicentre of Quelea birds’ attack on key staples hence putting their food security...

admin - October 2, 2018

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When HOMEF brainstormed with Edo farmers on food, agricultural systems

About 100 farmers from various communities in Edo State on Friday, September 21, 2018 gathered in the conference hall of Girls Power Initiative (GPI),...

admin - October 2, 2018

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GMOs: Groups commit to increased awareness, frown at regulatory process

The Health of Mother earth Foundation (HOMEF) and the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) have pledged to work with the media to...

admin - October 1, 2018

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