Agric & Biotech

Agric & Biotech

Govt backs safe biotechnology for national development

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting biotechnology for national development, defending the safety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in...
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Agric & Biotech

GMO: China approves, EU authorises maize varieties, events

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, China’s National Crop Variety Registration Committee (CNCVRC) published the third list of...
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Agric & Biotech

Nigeria needs 5,000 cold trucks to tackle N3.5trn post-harvest losses

The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) says Nigeria needs 5,000 cold trucks and 100 cold rooms to tackle...
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Agric & Biotech

To feed Nigeria, we must speak the language of the rural farmers who grow our food

In 2024, floods in Nigeria devastated entire farmlands, wiping out crops, displacing up to 200,000 people, and disrupting food production and distribution. If decisive...
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Agric & Biotech

CGIAR SAAF Programme to reach 1.7m people with sustainable livestock, aquaculture innovations

By 2050, the global population will near 10 billion. Ensuring everyone has access to a healthy, sustainable diet is one of the greatest challenges...
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Agric & Biotech

Govt inaugurates working group to boost food systems

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Agricultural Sector Working Group (ASWG) to strengthen Nigeria’s food systems. The aim of the ASWG is to drive the...
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Agric & Biotech

Govt pledges support to addressing post-harvest losses

The Federal Government says it is determined to provide all the needed support for initiating modern innovation to address post-harvest losses among farmers across...
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Agric & Biotech

Ceva, ILRI sign MoU to establish Animal Health Innovation Hub for Africa

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Ceva Santé Animale (Ceva) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an Animal Health Innovation Hub for...
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