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Agric & Biotech

ICARRD+20: Group urges banks to finance agroecology, equitable food systems

As governments, social movements, and multilateral institutions gather in Cartagena for ICARRD+20 to advance agrarian reform and rural development, the Stop Financing Factory Farming...
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AABNet, partners launch guide on the conservation of African livestock genetic resources

Africa’s rich livestock genetic resources hold untapped potential to drive productivity, climate resilience, and sustainable development, according to a new open-access reference, "African Livestock Genetic...
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Nigeria records N5trn post-harvest losses in 2025

The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) has disclosed that Nigeria recorded between N3.5 trillion and N5 trillion in...
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Students express confidence in GMOs, want more enlightenment campaign

Students at the University of Abuja have expressed confidence in Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) following an intensive interactive session held at Abuja campus on...
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AfDB approves $200m loan to boost Nigeria’s agricultural productivity

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a $200 million loan to scale up priority agricultural investments in...
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AfDB releases $16m, approves Phase III of TAAT programme

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved the commencement of Phase III of the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) programme. The Bank Group’s...
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ACReSAL supports 2,000 Gombe farmers with climate-resilient seeds

No fewer than 2071 farmers in Gombe State have benefited from the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project in the state within the past...
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Agric & Biotech

Nigeria commits to adoption of biofortified crops

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening food and nutrition security through expanded adoption of biofortified crops across the country. The...
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