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HOMEF describes TELA maize as Nigeria’s ‘wrong idea on food security’

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Thursday, January 11, 2024, approved the open cultivation and commercial release of the TELA maize which is said...

Michael Simire - January 28, 2024

Agric & Biotech

Nigeria releases transgenic Tela maize for open cultivation

The Federal Government has officially approved the commercial release and open cultivation of transgenic insect-resistant and drought-tolerant maize variety, known as TELA Maize, along...

Michael Simire - January 23, 2024

Agric & Biotech

Lagos reaffirms commitment to 40% food self-sufficiency by 2025

The Lagos State Government says it is committed to implement the five-year Agricultural and Food Systems Roadmap to achieve 40 per cent food self-sufficiency...

Michael Simire - January 18, 2024

Agric & Biotech

Group trains 90 farmers on climate-friendly techniques in Enugu

The South-Saharan Social Development Organisation (SSDO), an NGO, on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, trained 90 rural farmers on agro-ecology to promote climate-friendly farming in...

Michael Simire - January 16, 2024

Agric & Biotech

New maize varieties ‘ll boost food sufficiency, create wealth – Stakeholders

Some stakeholders in the agricultural sector have commended the Federal Government on the release of new TELA maize varieties. TELA Maize is the brand name...

Michael Simire - January 16, 2024

Agric & Biotech

Food security: Govt to boost production through mechanisation

The Federal Government says plans are underway to boost food production in the country through mechanisation. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari,...

Michael Simire - January 14, 2024

Agric & Biotech

Govt approves release of GM maize variety, ‘Tela Maize’ for cultivation

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the commercial release and open cultivation of a new maize variety, Tela Maize. The maize was developed by...

Michael Simire - January 13, 2024

Agric & Biotech

Navigating the hazards: Unravelling pesticide dilemma in Nigerian agriculture

Challenging Misleading Narratives: Unmasking the Hazards Crops have been exposed to different chemicals, such as pesticides and fertilisers, during the stages of cultivation, storage, and...

Michael Simire - January 12, 2024

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