More controversy trails GMO adoption in Nigeria’s agro food system
· Nigeria’s soil damaged by GMOs – MOMEF boss · Farmers demand proper labelling of GMO seeds · Weak regulatory safeguards is key – GIFSEP By Gabriel Ewepu As controversy continues in Nigeria’s agriculture sector over Genetically Modified (GM) crops and farm inputs more stakeholders are coming up with divergent narratives and counter-narratives on the […]
Adesh Agro Farm wants more attention given to agriculture
…unveils special products Adesh Agro Farm Limited has lent its voice to the call for more attention given to agriculture in the country as it is the only guarantee of food security. The call was made in consideration of the rising population in Nigeria and globally. Making the call during the official launch of its […]
Smallholder approach solves 45-year-old oil palm farming debacle in Kogi
By Boluwaji Obahopo The climate, soil type, and manpower in Kogi State favour oil palm farming, especially in the Igala-speaking area of the Eastern Senatorial district. The government knew this and so since 1973, projects after projects were inaugurated to boost oil palm farming. But none succeeded until a solution-oriented civil society organisation, CSO, arrived […]
AFEX’s 5 year Impact Report launched, indicates positive change in over 159, 000 farmers
One of the leading commodities exchange companies, AFEX Commodities Exchange Limited, Tuesday, launched a 5-year Impact Report, indicating positive change in the lives of over 159, 000 farmers
Food Security: FG moves to build capacity of Irish-potato farmers in Cross River
As food prices continue to soar high across various markets in the country, the Federal Government, yesterday, moved to build the capacity of Irish-potato farmers in Cross River State
NBMA reiterates commitment to clamp down on GMOs
By Fortune Eromosele, Abuja The National Biosafety Management Agency, NBMA, Tuesday, reiterated commitment to ensuring the eradication of Genetically Modified Organisms, (GMOs) in the country, as well as assuring Nigerians of safe products in the market. The Director-General of the NBMA, Dr. Rufus Ebegba, made the disclosure while addressing newsmen in Abuja, stating that Nigerians […]
