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Increasing food bank through adequate mobilisation of soil nutrients

Recently, some maize farmers in Ibadan and nearby communities experienced heavy flooding of their farms, causing fear of washing away of soil nutrients needed...

Michael Simire - October 7, 2021

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Biotechnology can help achieve SDGs, food security, say experts

As the world population is projected towards nine billion in 2050, experts in biotechnology say embracing biotechnological innovations can help to achieve Sustainable Development Goals...

Michael Simire - October 4, 2021

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Biosafety agency presents adopted draft National Biosecurity Policy to minister

The Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Dr Rufus Ebegba, has presented the finalised and adopted Draft National Biosecurity...

Michael Simire - September 30, 2021

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How Africa can strengthen food security, curb post-harvest losses

African experts have expressed the need for national governments and regional bodies to adopt effective policies and technology-driven interventions to reduce post-harvest losses stifling...

Michael Simire - September 19, 2021

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Afforestation: NEWMAP establishes 116 hectares of woodlot in Borno

The Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) has established 116 hectares of woodlot in Borno State as part of measures to contain deforestation. NEWMAP is...

Michael Simire - September 15, 2021

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Building resilience to agricultural shocks will improve productivity

Establishing an enabling environment with appropriate policies, regulations, institutions, and markets to drive the adoption of innovations is key to building agricultural resilience in Africa, said...

Michael Simire - September 9, 2021

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Cost of farming: How Iseyin women farmers cope with climate change, credit crunch

In response to COVID-19 emergency food security in 2020, the Oyo State Government created a database of 10,000 smallholder farmers as part of the...

Michael Simire - September 8, 2021

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Evolve national policy on coconut, Lagos charges govt

The Lagos State Coconut Development Authority wants the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) to develop a national policy on coconut value...

Michael Simire - September 7, 2021

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