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Exploring genetically modified crops to boost food security

Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) report estimates that 19.4 million Nigerians in 21 states and the Federal Capital Territory are...

Michael Simire - August 2, 2023

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Cassava bio-economy ‘ll end Nigeria’s food insufficiency, create employment – Finance Ministry

Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning says the implementation of cassava bio-economy will end the current food insufficiency in Nigeria and create...

Michael Simire - July 25, 2023

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AATF, AU Commission renew agreement to raise agricultural productivity in Africa

AATF and the African Union Commission (AUC) on Monday, July 24, 2023, signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to raise agricultural productivity in...

Michael Simire - July 24, 2023

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TAAT facilitates trainers’ training on rapid cassava propagation system for Angola

A delegation of scientists and technicians led by the Director General of the Angolan Institute of Agrarian Development is currently in Ibadan, South-West Nigeria,...

Michael Simire - July 23, 2023

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GM crops reduce pesticide application, save money – NABDA

The National Agricultural Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has advised farmers to cultivate Genetically Modified (GM) crops to reduce the use of pesticides and save...

Michael Simire - July 21, 2023

Agric & Biotech

Nigeria’s food security: A national emergency and way forward

Nigeria's current state of food security is a cause for concern as the country grapples with numerous challenges that have led to a state...

Michael Simire - July 16, 2023

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Climate resilient technologies prioritised under Ghana’s Crops Research Institute strategic plan

Ghana’s Crops Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-CRI) has prioritised the development of superior consumer-acceptable climate-resilient technologies under its...

Michael Simire - July 3, 2023

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CSOs call for robust legislation to regulate pesticides, chemical inflow

Some civil society organisations (CSOs) have called on the Federal Government and legislators to take action and make a robust legislation to regulate the...

Michael Simire - June 27, 2023

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