Agric & Biotech

Agric & Biotech

Why GMO promoters get it wrong about Africa

The GMO (genetically modified organism) lobby is showing signs of desperation. Once again they are on the offensive with a major public relations push...
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Agroecology labelled a better alternative in sub-Saharan Africa

Agroecology has been described as a better alternative than large-scale agriculture, both for the climate and for small farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. According to...
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Expert urges caution in adopting agricultural biotechnology

An agriculturist, Mr Ismail Olawale, has called for restraint in efforts to adopt and practice agricultural biotechnology in the nation. Agricultural biotechnology, also known as...
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Group wants organic agriculture system supported

The Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) has requested the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Audu Ogbeh, to champion organic agriculture system in West...
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STMA: IITA lauds maize productivity in Africa

Dr Abebe Menkir of International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, has commended the West African stakeholders of the Stress-Tolerant Maize for Africa (STMA)...
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AfDB trains 733 Nigerians on agro technology

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it trained about 733 people in Nigeria on increased use of technology in agriculture in the country. The bank...
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Don develops cattle feed that boosts milk yield

A Professor of Animal Production at the University of Ilorin, Moshood Belewu, has developed new cattle feed pellets that are capable of increasing the...
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College of Fisheries starts freshwater cage culture

The Provost of Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology (FCFMT), Capt. Abiodun Sule, on Friday, April 27, 2018 said that the college had...
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Finance Minister lauds NUPRC as daily production hits 1.84m

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum...
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River Basin Authority to resume dam construction after 40 years

The Hadeja-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority has restarted construction of the Kafin Zaki dam project, in Ningi Local Government Area...
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Ghana boycotts Africa Energies Summit as industry pushes back against discrimination

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