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 […]
Why we are partnering Edo govt — Amo farms boss
THE The Chief Executive Officer, Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery (AFSH) , Dr. Ayoola Oduntan, has disclosed that its partnership with Edo State government is part of its vision to empower rural poor, especially women, through the revival of backyard and semi-intensive farming system.
Pest: Tomato farmers in Kano state lost N2bn in 2016, says commissioner
TOMATO growers in Kano State lost over N2 billion to Tuta Absoluta, the pest which ravaged tomato farms in 2016.
International Women’s Day: Mrs. Betsy Obaseki to empower 500 widows
THE First Lady of Edo State, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki has concluded plans to empower 500 widows during the International Women’s Day celebration later this week.
FG begins domestication of ‘Malabo Declaration’ in agric sector
THE Federal Government yesterday, disclosed yesterday, that domestication of ‘Malabo Declaration’ in the agricultural sector has started in line with the ‘Green Alternative’ policy.
Rice growers step up productions as local demand grows
This narrative is changing as small holder farmers and commercial farmers are making large investment in rice productions
