Agric & Biotech

Agric & Biotech

Chinese scientists use gene-editing technology to promote agriculture

China has released the country’s 10 most significant advances in agricultural science and technology. Notably, five of them are associated with gene-editing technology. The 10...
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Cocoa stakeholders explore strategies to secure living income for farmers

This week, relevant international, regional and national stakeholders in cocoa production and trade are meeting in Ghana’s capital, Accra, for a historic purpose. Dubbed,...
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Kano farmers list benefits of genetically modified beans

Farmers in Tudun Wada in Kano State have expressed joy at the release of the new Pod Borer Resistant (PBR) Cowpea, saying it makes...
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Kenya launches commercial growing of genetically modified cotton

Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture on Friday, November 6, 2020 launched the commercial growing of Genetically Modified (GM) cotton after conducting trials in the past...
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IAR, AATF to unveil new drought resistant maize variety by 2022

The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, says it is working in collaboration with the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) to...
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Biosafety agency urges Nigerians to embrace emerging modern biotechnology

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has urged Nigerians to embrace the emerging aspects of modern biotechnology with potential to boost the nation’s economy. Its...
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Govt introduces disease resistant maize to farmers in Akwa Ibom

The Federal Government under the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) has introduced a disease resistant maize to farmers in Akwa Ibom State. Mr Mmoeyak Usua,...
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Nigeria to rake in $638m through Bt cowpea export – OFAB

The Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB), a biotechnology informative platform, says Nigeria could rake in $638 million in six years through cowpea export...
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