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Global tree cover increasing, study finds

A team of researchers from the University of Maryland, the State University of New York and NASA's Goddard Space Flight Centre has found that...
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Farmers say cultivation of GM cotton seeds will be optional

The National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN) says the cultivation of biotechnology cotton seeds by farmers in the country will be made optional. President of...
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Germany holds back decision on aid for farmers amid drought

Germany’s Agriculture Ministry is holding steady in its decision to wait for final official figures on the extent of damage caused by drought before...
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Commercialisation of GM cotton is a breach of law, says activist

The Coordinator, Food Sovereignty Programme for Friends of the Earth Africa, Mariann Bassey-Orovwuje, has said that the commercialisation of Bt Cotton in the country...
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Global heat wave: Meteorologist calls for changes in agricultural practices

The Nigerian Meteorological Society (NMetS) has advocated for changes in the nation’s agricultural practices due to the heat wave currently ravaging most parts of...
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Quelea birds invade 17 Jigawa communities

Quelea birds have invaded farmlands in 17 communities in Auyo Local Government Council of Jigawa State. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) investigation reveals that...
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Biosafety agency reviews, validates operational guidelines

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has commenced the review and validation of some of its guidelines to strengthen the nation’s biosafety system. Dr. Rufus...
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CIFOR hosts global database on REDD+ programmes

The innovative REDD+ monitoring tool, International Database on REDD+ Projects and Programs Linking Economic, Carbon and Communities Data (ID-RECCO), is now hosted by the Centre for...
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UCLG Africa: North Africa selects representatives for continental, global bodies

The pan-African organisation United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa) held its Regional Caucus for North Africa...
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Overcrowding, urban growth accelerating infectious diseases in Nigeria – UNILAG VC

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, says overcrowded communities in Nigeria, like those...
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