Agric & Biotech

Agric & Biotech

Buhari congratulates Adesina for bagging World Food Prize Laureate

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria remains proud of its former Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, for the winning the 2017 World Food Prize. Adesina,...
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Genetically modified crops’ safety: The fears and assurance

At the just concluded conference on biotechnology in Abuja recently, Dr Rufus Ebegba, Director-General, National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), expressed concern that many Nigerians...
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IFAD to support 4,522 dry season rice farmers in Taraba

Dr David Kassa, the Taraba State Commissioner for Agriculture, on Thursday, October 19, 2017 said International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) Value Chain Development...
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AfDB to invest $24b in agriculture in 10 years – Adesina

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says the bank will invest $24 billion in agriculture over the next 10 years to help unlock its potential...
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Maharashtra farmer deaths linked to India pesticide mismanagement

India’s abysmal management of pesticides has started taking a deadly toll, according to the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). Over 35 farmers have...
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Herdsmen, farmers sign peace pact in Niger

Herdsmen and farmers in Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State have signed a peace agreement to stop clashes among them. Alhaji Abdullahi Babayo, Director-General...
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World Food Day: Delta to export foodstuff to UK

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State says the state government is partnering with farmers in the state to commence export of plantain and garri...
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World Food Day: Lagos to support 1,140 farmers

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HEDA warns farmers on 2026 flood risks

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has issued an advisory on the 2026 flood outlook, warning farmers and...
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Group boosts WASH access with solar-powered boreholes in Nasarawa communities

Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-govermental organisation, has enhanced Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) access in rural communities...
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LASEPA to strengthen e-waste compliance framework

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