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FAO calls for adequate preservation of forests

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has called for adequate preservation of forests and forest resources worldwide. Mr Ahmed Matane, Assistant FAO Country Representative (Programme)...

admin - May 24, 2018

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Obasanjo canvasses for biotechnology to end hunger

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that without innovative advances such as biotechnology in agriculture, global efforts at ending hunger would remain a mirage...

admin - May 24, 2018

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GMOs: Biosafety agency seeks collaboration with Interpol

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) is seeking to collaborate with the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) as part of efforts to ensure the...

admin - May 23, 2018

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Catholic doctors warn against GMOs

The chairman, Association of Catholic Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (ACMPN), Owerri Archdiocese, Dr Prince Philip C. Njemanze, has reaffirmed the need for precautionary approach...

admin - May 22, 2018

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Government tasked on effective implementation of tomato policy to boost local production

The tomato policy introduced by the Federal Government, if effectively implemented, can boost local production and promote Nigeria’s economic growth. Chief Eric Umeofia, the Chief...

admin - May 21, 2018

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Concern as NBMA displays application dossier ahead of GM maize importation

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) on Monday, May 21, 2018 commenced a 21-day display of an application dossier by Golden Agri Inputs Limited,...

admin - May 21, 2018

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International Day of Biodiversity: Biodiversity, our collective heritage – HOMEF

Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) celebrates global efforts to preserve earth’s biodiversity as this year’s International Day of Biodiversity marks the 25th anniversary of...

admin - May 21, 2018

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AfDB to host $3m Rockefeller Trust Fund to spur agriculture, youth employment

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has established a $3 million Rockefeller Trust Fund, a joint effort of the institution and The Rockefeller Foundation...

admin - May 21, 2018

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