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Motivating farmers to nurture naturally occurring trees gains fresh momentum

The protracted discussions on how best to motivate farmers to nurture and not destroy trees on their farms has gained fresh momentum. This follows...

Michael Simire - July 24, 2020

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African countries advised against overregulating New Plant Breeding Techniques

The Director, Programme Development and Commercialisation at the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), Dr. Emmanuel Okogbenin, has called on African leaders to resist the...

Michael Simire - July 20, 2020

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Biotechnology enhances soil quality, checks erosion, says expert

Scientist and National Coordinator, Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB), Nigeria chapter, Dr Rose Gidado, says the application of biotechnology to agriculture enhances soil...

Michael Simire - July 17, 2020

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COVID-19: FAO warns over rise in hunger in Africa

The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned on the rising hunger in Africa, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Abebe Haile-Gabriel, the organisation’s Assistant Director-General...

Michael Simire - July 16, 2020

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National Biosecurity Policy Drafting Committee inaugurated

The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Dr Rufus Ebegba, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in Abuja inaugurated the...

Michael Simire - July 14, 2020

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Study knocks AGRA, alleges its promises are untrue

A study that assessed activities of the Alliance for a Green Revolution (AGRA) has issued the agricultural organisation a negative report card. Released on Monday,...

Michael Simire - July 13, 2020

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IAR&T makes research into increasing seed longevity top priority

The Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T) in Ibadan, Oyo State, has recommended crop breeding, agronomic management and conditioning of storage facilities as...

Michael Simire - July 13, 2020

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COVID-19: Experts urge pathway to build resilient agriculture sector

A call has gone to the authorities to develop a pathway to build a resilient agriculture sector during and post Covid-19. This formed part of...

Michael Simire - July 12, 2020

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