Tag:Crop varieties

Agric & Biotech

Climate change: Plant different crop varieties to prevent losses, Centre urges farmers

National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB) has advised farmers to plant different varieties of crops to prevent total loss due to climate...

Michael Simire - August 16, 2024

Agric & Biotech

IITA reintroduces African yam-bean with 40 varieties

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) says it has embarked on "genetic diversity" land race for African yam-bean crop to improve soil fertility...

Michael Simire - February 15, 2023

Agric & Biotech

Govt releases new rice, 20 other crop varieties to boost food sufficiency

As part of the efforts to make Nigeria food sufficiency in rice and other crop production, the Federal Government on Thursday, January 19, 2023,...

Michael Simire - January 19, 2023

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BusinessJuly 18, 2025

Niger Delta region, natural hub of nation’s blue economy – Delta commissioner

The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, says the South-South region remains the...

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Agric & BiotechJuly 18, 2025

Nigeria can generate 4m tonnes of green ammonia annually – Centre

The West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL), says with right investments and...

Sustainable DevptJuly 18, 2025

AGESI presents 40-year environmental blueprint as AMCEN-20 ministers, delegates meet

As the 20th session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) drew to a close, the Africa...

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BusinessJuly 18, 2025

Niger Delta region, natural hub of nation’s blue economy – Delta commissioner

The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and...

Agric & BiotechJuly 18, 2025

Nigeria can generate 4m tonnes of green ammonia annually – Centre

The West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change...