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Africa: Qatar, Gates Foundation pledge $200m to support agriculture, climate resilience

The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have jointly pledged $200 million toward agriculture, climate resilience and economic development...
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AGRA appoints six new members to bolster board

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) on Monday, March 28, 2022, announced the appointment of six new members to its Board,...
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Nigeria needs biotechnology to avert food crisis – NABDA

Director General, National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, has called on Nigerians to embrace biotechnology as one of the tools to enhance...
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Nigerians urged to embrace oil palm trees planting

The National Oil Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) has urged Nigerians to plant oil palm trees in their surroundings, considering its importance to...
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Environmentalist advocates reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural activities

An environmentalist, Mr Gafar Odubote, has called for the adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices to reduce the prevalent greenhouse gas emissions in...
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AGRA mobilises support to help smallholder farmers adapt to climate change

The Alliance for a Green Revolution (AGRA) has joined the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) as a Knowledge Partner. Launched at...
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FAO says 19.4m Nigerians face acute food insecurity

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says no fewer than 19.4 million Nigerians may face acute food and nutrition insecurity between June and August. Mr...
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366 plantation species established in Kano, says govt

The Federal Government on Thursday, March 10, 2022, said it established over 366 species of plantations in 2013 up till date, in Kano State. Deputy...
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