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Zambia biosafety body halts transiting of GMO grains

The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) of Zambia has halted the transiting of grains suspected to contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs) from a neighbouring country. The Authority reportedly...

Research institute runs risk of losing high-priced, breaded animals

The National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI) has called on Federal Government to save the institute from total collapse due to loss of high-priced and breaded...

Environment minister lauds biosafety agency on implementation of mandate

Minister of Environment, Surveyor Suleiman Hassan Zarma, has commended the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) on its ability to properly implement its mandate. The minister gave the...

NABDA to develop sustainable value chain for gum arabic

The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) says the agency is poised to use biotechnology tools in developing a sustainable value chain for improved productivity of gum...

Cameroon’s inspiring agroecology practice recognised in Berlin

World Agroforestry (ICRAF) Cameroon’s Participatory Domestication of Indigenous Tree Programme has been declared an Outstanding Practice in Agroecology 2019 by the World Future Council in collaboration with the start-up Technology for...

Experts to discuss systems approach to attaining food security in Ghana

In recognition of the increasing pressure under which the global food system has fallen, the international community devoted Goal 2 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)...

Boosting agricultural production via adoption of improved seeds

Recent advances in biotechnology have paved way for the development of hybrid seeds which are not only high-yielding but also resistant to pests, diseases and climate...

Report calls for expansion of irrigation projects in Africa

A new report is calling on the African governments to consider expanding irrigation projects since the continent has the potential to boost agricultural productivity. The study that...

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Association commended for creating opportunities for African seed growers

With the current population growth in Africa, the attainment of food security and nutrition for the general populace is...
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TotalEnergies reflects on 100 years of operations

TotalEnergies’ 100,000 employees in 120 countries worldwide on Thursday, March 28, 2024, celebrated the 100th anniversary of the company’s creation....

Youth group urges end to pipeline vandalism in Niger Delta region

A youth organisation, called Niger Delta Youth Peace Builders, has appealed to the youths in the region to desist...

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Association commended for creating opportunities for African seed growers

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TotalEnergies reflects on 100 years of operations

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