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IFAD engages stakeholders on new strategic policy for agricultural development

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) on Friday, April 14, 2023, engaged stakeholders in the agricultural sector to review and design new policy...

Michael Simire - April 14, 2023

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IFAD commits $604.6m in Nigeria’s agric sector

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) said it has directly invested $604.6 million in Nigeria’s agricultural sector through domestic and international co-financing from...

Michael Simire - April 13, 2023

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Expert cautions farmers on use of pesticides

The Director, Heinrich Boll Foundation Nigeria, Mr Jochen Luckscheiter, has urged farmers to exercise caution when administering pesticides to crops for healthy living and...

Michael Simire - April 13, 2023

Agric & Biotech

Chinese scientists discover key genes for lodging resistance in maize

Chinese researchers have recently discovered key genes in maize to improve its root lodging resistance, offering new hope for increasing planting density and crop...

Michael Simire - April 6, 2023

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Nigeria records success in genetic improvement of livestock for milk – NABDA

The Director General of National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, said Nigeria recorded success through the genetic improvement of livestock for milk...

Michael Simire - April 3, 2023

Agric & Biotech

AUDA-NEPAD scores biosafety agency high on technological advancement

The African Union Development Agency (AUDA)-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) (AUDA-NEPAD) has rated the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) high in the advancement...

Michael Simire - March 19, 2023

Agric & Biotech

Agricultural foundation advises beans farmers on new ‘planting window’

The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has identified suitable planting windows for cowpea also known as beans for the different ecologies in Nigeria. Dr. Jean...

Michael Simire - March 17, 2023

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Sustainable industry key to reduction of wastes, pollution in South-South, South-East – Biotechnologist

Director, Agricultural Biotechnology Department at the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Dr Rose Gidado, has said that making industry more sustainable can provide the...

Michael Simire - March 14, 2023

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