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 […]
NESG calls on NASS to pass Food Safety & Quality Bill into law
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group, NESG, Thursday, urged the National Assembly to pass the Food Safety and Quality Bill 2019 into law for the benefit of the Nigerian economy
NALDA gives hope to rehabilitated drug addicts, women and youths with livestock empowerment
Ikonne said 100 women got 3 goats each, while 200 youths got one cow for 2 persons, which the total beneficiaries were 300
AFAN urges FG to resuscitate National Food Reserve Agency
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to resuscitate the National Food Reserve Agency, NFRA, to boost food security and nutrition in the country
Why we’re sure cocoa documents’ll boost farmers’ productivity ― Abubakar
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar, Tuesday, assured that documents on cocoa industry will boost farmers’ productivity as they are comprehensive to tackle various challenges
Food Production: AFAN wants private sector to engage in water supply venture
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Monday, called on the private sector to venture into water supply business to enable farmers embark on all year-round-farming to boost food production
Makinde has created opportunities in agribusiness ― OYSADA DG, Akande
The initiative, according to him, is aimed at promoting innovative thinking that ensures that young people learn agribusiness in theory and practice right from secondary school
IITA expresses worry over poor performing seeds in Cassava production
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA, on Thursday, expressed worry over poor performing seeds in Nigeria’s cassava production as prices of cassava-based foods remain high
Planting Season begins February 28 ― NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted Feb. 28, as the onset of planting season for 2022. This is contained in agency’s 2022 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) report, presented by the Aviation Minister, Sen. Hadi Sirika on Tuesday in Abuja. According to NiMet, the earliest onset of the planting season is expected to begin by […]
Agric Minister tasks department on sensitizing farmers for effective soil testing
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammed Abubakar, Monday, tasked Department of Agric Land and Climate Change Management Services on sensitizing farmers on soil testing for effective crop and livestock production
Rising cost of maize frustrating poultry farming — Gen Ihejirika
Former Chief of Army Staff COAS Lt Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, has lamented the rising cost of maize, saying it has made poultry farming an unprofitable enterprise in Nigeria.
There are parallels to be drawn between banking and agribusiness — Ozioma Ukegbu-Onwordi, agripreneur
Ozioma Ukegbu-Onwordi is a sales and marketing expert with specialization in market research, product development, sustainable relationship and people management, garnered over a decade in the finance industry; where she won several awards for her outstanding performance and contribution to the income growth of her organization.
Food security: MAAN erects maize pyramid as loan repayment to CBN’s ABP
By Gabriel Ewepu THE Maize Association of Nigeria, MAAN, erected maize pyramid in Kaduna State as part of its loan repayment under Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Anchor Borrower Programme (ABP) for 2021 wet season farming. This was made known by the National President, MAAN, Dr Abubakar Bello, while explaining that the maize showcased was […]
Stakeholders unveil LUGAVO to galvanise food production
As Nigeria grapple with high cost of foodstuff, stakeholders have unveiled a project christened ‘Let Us Give Agriculture A Voice’, LUGAVO, to galvanize food production and food security
40 Years Anniversary: East West Seed’s impact boosts farmers’ productivity, profitability ― Yaro
East West Seed globally is celebrating 40 years anniversary. East West Seed was established in 1982 in The Philippines…
Global animal food: Newest technology, research on parade in Atlanta
The Global Director of Bellefu Digital Agro Connect owners of bellefu.com, Olabowale Onamade, who was at the just concluded International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, USA, has promised to share experiences from the expo with African farmers.
