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NABDA to begin bio-fertiliser production for Nigerian farmers

The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) says it is soon to commence mass production of bio-fertilisers for farmers across the six geo-political zones of...

Michael Simire - March 18, 2020

Agric & Biotech

Why govt should ban GMOs, revoke biosafety agency law, by campaigners

A team of civil society organisation representatives from Health of Mother Earth Foundation, Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria, Nigerians against GMOs, Peace and Development Project,...

Michael Simire - March 17, 2020

Agric & Biotech

COVID-19: Biosafety agency clamours biosecurity policy, emergency response strategy

The National Biosafety Management Agency of Nigeria (NBMA) has called for a harmonised national biosecurity policy guideline and emergency response strategy to prevent harmful biological agents...

Michael Simire - March 17, 2020

Agric & Biotech

TAAT’s pathway to scale up brings hope to maize farmers in Kenya

Maize (Zea mays) is one of the most important staple crops in Africa on which an estimated 300 million people depend. However, several challenges...

Michael Simire - March 16, 2020

Agric & Biotech

TAAT water management technologies excite wheat farmers

“These are very interesting and amazing technologies - with these, we will overcome many of the challenges we face now.” With these words, Musa Shehu summed up...

Michael Simire - March 12, 2020

Agric & Biotech

Nigeria can tackle food insecurity with gene editing technology, says scientist

Nigeria, with population of over 180 million people, is fully ripe for gene editing technology as the country has several scientists that can accurately handle the...

Michael Simire - March 11, 2020

Agric & Biotech

Concern over planned release of GM potato in East Africa

East Africa is said to be the most recent destination for genetically modified (GM) potatoes, courtesy of the Lima, Peru-based research institute, the International Potato Center...

Michael Simire - March 9, 2020

Agric & Biotech

How GEM parboiled rice leads to increased livelihood opportunities in Nigeria

Justina Musa is in a joyous mood. The source of her joy and excitement isn’t far-fetched – the demand for domestic rice has risen to an...

Michael Simire - March 6, 2020

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