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[ad_1] Several studies have linked Covid-19 to bats and other wild animals as the likely source. The disease is believed to have jumped the species’ barrier to humans. While the intermediate animal has not been identified, it could be a domestic food animal, a wild animal or a domesticated wild animal. Generally, coronaviruses are found […]
[ad_1] As the lockdown order in Osun entered the 7th day, Governor Gboyega Oyetola on Wednesday flagged off the distribution of 6,020 bags of rice to residents across the 31 local government areas in the state. He said the gesture was aimed at cushioning the effect of the hardship occasioned by the stay-at-home order by […]
[ad_1] An agtech deal which would’ve seen one of New Zealand’s largest agribusinesses go global has been killed off due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) shareholders have voted against the proposed acquisition of a majority stake in Afimilk, an Israeli provider of tech to the dairy industry. The New Zealand company – […]
[ad_1] Ukraine, one of the world’s leading wheat exporters, slashed its exports of the grain to an average 14,000 tonnes a day in April from 44,000 tonnes in March to ensure adequate domestic supplies, the economy ministry said on Tuesday. Ukraine’s wheat harvest largely exceeds domestic consumption but last month Ukrainian bakers and millers asked […]
[ad_1] The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted thundery activities across the country from Wednesday to Friday. NiMet weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja predicted a continuous influx of moisture laden winds extending to the north, with thunderstorms observed over Jos, Bauchi, Ilorin, southern Kaduna, Obudu and Mambila Plateau. “For Wednesday, the northern cities […]
[ad_1] The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Colonel Hameed Ali (retd), has approved the release of 46,000 metric tonnes of rice, 36,495 kegs of vegetables oil and other items valued at N3.2 billion for distribution. The Customs’ Public Relations Officer, Mr Joseph Attah, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. Attah […]
[ad_1] As part of the measures to ameliorate the sufferings of Nigerians during coronavirus pandemic, the federal government has approved the release of 70,000 metric tons of grains from the strategic grains reserve to the masses. Boss Mustapha, the chairperson of the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19, said this on Tuesday during a press briefing […]
[ad_1] Humans are not alone in experiencing complications related to pregnancy and birth. Any livestock farmer who has spent some time in the trenches can regale you with a tale or two about moonlight bovine midwifery or the art of repositioning a backward lamb in the unaccommodating birth canal of a labor-weary ewe. “The swine […]
[ad_1] As the nation’s leading state for corn, pork, eggs, and renewable fuels, it is no secret that Iowa is a world leader in agriculture production. However, a fast-growing entrepreneurial ecosystem is proving that the state can also grow the next generation of technology businesses to serve the worlds’ farmers, consumers and agricultural industries. Over […]
[ad_1] Stuck in the same bind as many other Chinese farmers whose crops are rotting in their fields, Jiang Yuewu is preparing to throw out a 500-ton harvest of lotus root because anti-coronavirus controls are preventing traders from getting to his farm near Wuhan, where the global pandemic started. Chinese leaders are eager to revive […]
[ad_1] SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son now believes that 15 of the startups in his company’s Vision Fund portfolio will go bankrupt – though he still thinks the VC mega-fund can make a positive return. As part of its AI and robotics-focused mandate, the Japanese tech company’s Vision Fund has invested in several agrifood businesses worldwide. […]
[ad_1] IN an effort to boost food production in the state, a Dutch firm, Terra Agricultural Support Company will be supporting maize and Soya beans farmers in Ekiti State with N3.5 billion in the current planting season. This was disclosed in Ado Ekiti by the Managing Director of the company, Mr Reye Haveman, at […]
[ad_1] One hundred constituents from Ibarapa Central/Ibarapa North Federal Constituency, have benefited from Agro-Commodity Guides training organised by the member representing the constituency in the House of Representatives, Dr. Ajibola Muraina. The beneficiaries, who were given extensive training on guides on exporting several agricultural commodities, described the first-of-its kind training in the constituency as unique, […]
[ad_1] UPDATED April 26, 22:50 EST, with comments from investors and DeHaat’s CEO on the funding and Covid-19’s impact. Indian ag marketplace DeHaat has raised $12 million in a Series A round led by Sequoia Capital India. Netherlands development bank FMO also participated in the round, alongside existing investors Omnivore and AgFunder (disclosure: AgFunder is […]
[ad_1] President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered distribution of 150 truckloads of rice seized by Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to the 36 states of the federation. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this while fielding questions from journalists at a news conference in Abuja on Monday. The News Agency of […]