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Pesticides to help protect seeds can adversely affect earthworms’ health – Study

While pesticides protect crops from hungry animals, pesky insects, or even microbial infections, they also impact other vital organisms, including bees and earthworms. Research published...

Michael Simire - February 15, 2024

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Tinubu assures Nigerians of food security

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is revolutionising agriculture to make Nigeria self-sufficient in food production and a net exporter of agricultural products. He disclosed...

Michael Simire - February 12, 2024

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Biosafety agency, Germany collaborate in GMOs development

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) says it is collaborating with the German Government to mitigate potential risks associated with the development and deployment...

Michael Simire - February 12, 2024

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Water, Agric ministries’ partnership will achieve year-round food security mandate – Govt

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has called for renewed collaboration with its Agriculture and Food Security counterpart toward achieving the nation’s...

Michael Simire - February 12, 2024

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UfarmX, Africa GreenTec forge partnership to combat climate change, tackle post-harvest challenges

UfarmX, an AgTech company that leverages blockchain technology to empower rural, unbanked and underserved smallholder farmers, and Africa GreenTec, a renowned sustainable energy solutions provider, have...

Michael Simire - February 8, 2024

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AfDB to provide $60m facility for wheat cultivation in Jigawa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has expressed its readiness to provide a $60 million facility to the Jigawa Government for the expansion of wheat...

Michael Simire - February 6, 2024

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Dry season farming: Govt, states reiterate commitment to increase food production

The Federal Government and State Governments have reiterated commitment to increase food production and ensure food security in the country. The Minister of Agriculture and...

Michael Simire - February 5, 2024

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Biosafety agency key to attaining food security in Nigeria, says Minister

Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has said that the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) is pivotal to achieving the food security goal of...

Michael Simire - February 1, 2024

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