How natural parasites, poor production endanger fish consumers – expert
By Gabriel Ewepu A university don has warned that parasites, contamination and poor handling practices pose serious public-health risks in Nigeria’s fishery sector. Professor of Environmental Parasitology and Nematology, Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Prof. Sidney Obidimma Nzeako, told Vanguard Agrobiz that parasites and contamination […]
2018: Kano State AFAN chairman assures of bumper harvest
Alhaji Faruk Rabi’u, the Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Kano state, has expressed optimism that the state would witness a bumper harvest this year.
Increased fishing activities triggers drop in price of smoked fish in Hadejia
Prices of smocked fish on Monday dropped by at least 20 per cent at the Hadejia Fish Market in Jigawa State.
Albania to reduce Agriculture budget to address public debt
The Albanian Government would decrease the Agriculture budget in the coming years in a bid to reduce the public debt, according to local media.
Crops rejection: Agric coy seeks FG’s partnership to achieve best standards
The Nigeria Certification Company (NICERT Ltd.), says it is ready to collaborate with the Federal Government to develop best agricultural practices and standards for local farmers to curb food rejections.
How to tackle global hunger –Don
A professor of Food Microbiology, Prof. Ezekiel Otunola, has called for urgent global collaboration against food insecurity.
