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Consistency of Plant Variety Protection Law with Constitution challenged in court

The Registered Trustees of Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) have filed a suit challenging a provision of the Plant Variety Protection Act 2021...

Michael Simire - August 13, 2021

Agric & Biotech

Faith communities to Gates Foundation: Big farming is no solution for Africa

Following the United Nations (UN) Food Systems Pre-Summit in Rome last week – a prequel to the Head of State-level Summit in New York,...

Michael Simire - August 5, 2021

Agric & Biotech

UNDP-GEF warns against use of synthetic pesticides on food products

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – Global Environment Facility (GEF) has warned against use of synthetic pesticides on food products. The UNDP further said that...

Michael Simire - July 30, 2021

Agric & Biotech

Strong supportive voices for biotechnology crucial for technology uptake in Africa, says expert

Strong supportive voices for agricultural biotechnology are crucial for the effective deployment and utilisation of biotechnology for improved crop productivity in Africa. Further, more...

Michael Simire - July 29, 2021

Agric & Biotech

Afghan to build 1,000 greenhouses

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock says it plans to construct 1,000 greenhouses in different provinces of the conflict-battered country. According to the ministry’s...

Michael Simire - July 29, 2021

Agric & Biotech

Biosafety agency leverages technology in producing safe GMO plants

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) says it is partnering with sister organisations in its commitment to leveraging technology towards ensuring that only safe...

Michael Simire - July 28, 2021

Agric & Biotech

ERA/FoEN, 15 others flay AGRA, reiterate support for agroecology

The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) and 15 other food sovereignty campaign organisations have urged Global North Governments to stop all...

Michael Simire - July 23, 2021

Agric & Biotech

PIGD to plant 10,000 trees to foster sustainable forest management

The Prime Initiative for Green Development (PIGD) has embarked on a project to plant 10,000 trees as part of efforts to increase public education...

Michael Simire - July 22, 2021

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