Agric & Biotech

Agric & Biotech

Inadequate rainfall: AFAN seeks Oyo’s assistance on irrigation farming

The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Oyo State branch, has solicited assistance of the state government to provide irrigation facilities to farmers to...
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Agric & Biotech

River basin authorities pledge stronger partnerships for food security

The 12 River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) have pledged to boost the Federal Government’s food security efforts by forming stronger partnerships and adopting modern...
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World Seed Day: HOMEF calls on govt to withdraw from UPOV

As the World Seed Day was observed on Saturday, April 26, 2025, the Ecological Think Tank, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) says...
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Guinea, TAAT, partners convene stakeholders for seed roadmap

Stakeholders from Guinea and across Africa are organising a summit to draw a seed roadmap for the West African country.  The consortium includes the Government...
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G20 agricultural meeting focuses attention on food security

The G20 working group on agriculture, currently meeting in Durban, has centered discussions on macroeconomic factors affecting food prices and market access, both locally...
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Organic farming can’t feed Nigeria’s growing population – AFAN

The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) says organic farming is unsuitable to feed Nigeria’s growing population. The Southwest/Lagos State Chairman of AFAN, Mr. Femi...
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Agric & Biotech

RDI, groups petition World Bank to stop financing factory farming projects

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has delivered a letter to the World Bank Group at its Lagos office urging its executive directors to end...
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Agric & Biotech

AATF, partners enlighten farmers, processors on cassava value chain

The second phase of a comprehensive training programme targeting cassava farmers and food processors was held in South-West Nigeria with 1,200 cassava farmers and...
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