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[ad_1] Amb. Sola Adeniyi, Chief Executive Officer, Avocado Society of Nigeria, on Monday enjoined Nigerian farmers to embark on commercial cultivation of Hass avocado in the country. Adeniyi said that Hass Avocado was a premium variety fruit currently in high demand in many countries of the world. According to him, Nigeria is currently not on […]
[ad_1] For most shoppers, it is easy to spot the squelchy, sad-looking tomatoes marooned on the back of the shelf. Subtle traits in color, feel, smell, or texture swiftly drive reactions like, “ah, well: they’re discounted and still edible; I guess I’ll still buy them,” or, “it’s definitely past its best, so I’ll find another […]
[ad_1] MycoWorks, which produces a lab-grown leather from mycelium (the root structure of mushroom) announced its $17 million Series A earlier this week, after its unveiling at NY Fashion Week with a feature in Vogue Magazine a couple of weeks ago. The round was led by DCVC Bio, with investment from Novo Holdings, 8VC, Future […]
[ad_1] The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) has offered Nigerian farmers a 50 per cent premium subsidy of insurance cover for some selected agricultural ventures. The Managing Director of NAIC, Mrs Folashade Joseph, disclosed this during a farmers’ Sensitisation/Training program for farmers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Describing the package as first of it’s […]
[ad_1] Editor’s Note: George McBride is the co-founder and CEO of Hanway Associates, a London-based strategic consultancy specialising in cannabis research, new market entry, commercial diligence and M&A strategy. Here he writes about the developing legal cannabis market in the UK and the creation of CROP17, a collaboration between Hanway Associates, Savills and CambridgeHOK focused […]
[ad_1] Dangote Fertiliser Limited has begun the countdown to the inauguration of its $2 billion Granulated Urea Fertiliser complex located in the Dangote Free Zone. With a capacity of three million tonnes per annum, the plant has been classified as the biggest project in the history of the fertiliser industry. Siapem of Italy is the […]
[ad_1] A decade after, farmers are lamenting the collapse of the Lugu dam and the irrigation scheme in the Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State. “Wurno, a significant producer of garlic, rice, and onions, is no longer in the same reckoning, as production is at the lowest ebb. Farming is no longer profitable and […]
[ad_1] Between 1966 and 2020, Nigeria has had 52 ministers of agriculture. But 54 years down the line, Nigeria’s agriculture has not changed much. Hoes and cutlasses still dominate production; animal traction still common in the north, only few commercial farms (mostly owned by foreign investors) are fully mechanised. Prominent among those who served as […]
[ad_1] The Centre for Food Technology and Research (CEFTER) in Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi has expressed willingness to partner the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state to check post-harvest wastages. CEFTER’s Deputy Director of Research and Collaborations, Dr. Sylvester Adejo, made the remark while delivering a lecture titled, “Effectively Combating […]
[ad_1] Three states are ready for the take-off of the National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP) of National Economic Council (NEC), Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has disclosed. Umahi, who is the Chairman of NEC’s Sub-committee on Farmer-Herder Crisis, spoke after the committee’s meeting with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday in Abuja. The vice […]
[ad_1] The national executive of the Association of Sesame Farmers of Nigeria, led by its President, Mallam Mahmud Muttarri, last weekend, approved a new leadership for the FCT chapter of the association. This followed the dissolution of the former executive of the association in the FCT by the national leaders. A statement by the association, […]
[ad_1] In the discourse about agriculture’s impact on the environment, some voices are advocating for a new way to perceive the people who grow our food. Instead of viewing them as the source of the problem, this camp believes they ought to be viewed as the source of our solution. “The bottom line is that […]
[ad_1] To stem the tide of recurring violent conflicts in communities in Plateau State, the traditional institution has asked to be given free hand to effectively perform its duties in their domain. This is because traditional and community leaders are believed to know the people residence in their domain and could synergize with relevant security […]
[ad_1] Humans have deployed technology to defy nature’s limitations on the cultivation of food – often to nature’s detriment. Now, a growing number of venture capitalists are doubling down on technology to harmonize agriculture and nature. Mission-driven investment firms are writing early stage checks to companies making biological crop treatments, food preservation techniques and tech-controlled […]
[ad_1] The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Sabo Nanono, has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to training more than 50,000 agricultural extension workers to boost agricultural production in Nigeria. The minister disclosed this during a 3-day Annual National Stakeholders Review and Planning Workshop on Wednesday in Zaria. Represented by Mr Frank Satumari, Director […]