Agric & Biotech

Agric & Biotech

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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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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WFP inaugurates N100m solar drying hub to reduce post-harvest losses

The World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and implemented by Self Help Africa, has launched a solar drying hub in...
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Agric & Biotech

Sierra Leone launches landmark soil health, digital mapping initiative

The Government of Sierra Leone has launched a new technical assistance programme to support digital soil mapping and site-specific fertiliser recommendations, marking a shift...
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Agric & Biotech

NiMet forecast: Experts urge farmers to adopt irrigated farming

Some agriculture experts have urged local farmers to adopt irrigation farming due to the inconsistent rainfall patterns. The experts made the recommendation in separate interviews...
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