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Threat of food insecurity: The real reason

Nigeria, a country of over 200 million people, blessed with beautiful climate, mineral resources and large arable land is still grappling with the problem...

Michael Simire - July 1, 2021

Agric & Biotech

Nnimmo Bassey: Our right to safe food

In his opening remarks at a dialogue on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and the state of biosafety that had medical practitioners in attendance in...

Michael Simire - June 30, 2021

Agric & Biotech

AATF, partners unveil genetically modified insect resistant beans

Nigeria has achieved what looks like a major milestone in the history of agricultural research and development with the official launch and release for...

Michael Simire - June 29, 2021

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Kenya says food fortification agenda on course to tackle malnutrition

The Kenyan government says it is partnering with industry and academia to create a robust food fortification infrastructure. Officials said on Tuesday, June 29, 2021...

Michael Simire - June 29, 2021

Agric & Biotech

SEFFA builds Jos farmers’ resilience with climate smart agricultural practices

The increasing need to foster community education on the relationship between climate change and agriculture recently motivated a non-profit group known as Sustainable Environment...

Michael Simire - June 27, 2021

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Agric Ministry vows safe agrochemical use through ‘Pesticides Bill’

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has promised to support safe use of agrochemical and pesticides by promoting the proposed "Pesticides...

Michael Simire - June 24, 2021

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Private forestry sector looks forward to the issuance of FLEGT licences in Ghana

Ghana’s private forestry sector has been operating for about 130 years now and is a major revenue generator for the country. But in the...

Michael Simire - June 24, 2021

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Insurance for farmers is imperative due to climate change – NAIC

The Nigeria Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) says insurance for farmers is imperative due to the negative impact of climate change. Manager of NAIC in Enugu...

Michael Simire - June 23, 2021

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