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The field trials for the genetically modified cowpea have been concluded in Nigeria and the artificially engineered staple food will hit the markets across the country in 2018, Federal Government officials and a science conducting the research have said. There have been calls for and against the adoption of Genetically Modified Organisms across the world, […]
Food is not just a basic need; it is also an indispensable need in the life of every human being. We cannot do without food. We need food for growth, sustenance and nourishment. Without food we cannot reason or even function actively. Considering the importance of food, the UN has declared October 16 as World […]
Global hunger has fallen more than a quarter since 2000, but conflict and climate shocks are beginning to reverse these gains, an annual global hunger index said on Thursday. Nearly half of the 119 countries surveyed had “serious”, “alarming” or “extremely alarming” hunger levels between 2012 and 2016, with war-torn Central African Republic worst affected, […]
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has charged farmers and agro-processors dealers to mainstream the issue of food safety in their agricultural production as Nigerians deserve good, safe and quality agro-outputs for consumption and to meet world standards and international best practices. He gave the charge in his keynote address at […]
The Federal Government says despite the “revolution” witnessed in the agricultural sector, the cost of food items is still high because of infrastructural deficit and export demands. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said this on Tuesday when he featured on Africa Independent Television (AIT’s) Current Affairs programme “Focus Nigeria”. “Despite the fact […]
Maize supply in East Africa is expected to remain restricted up to July 2018 due to Tanzania banning export of the grain to neighbouring countries. The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) has projected maize prices in Kenya, Somalia, Rwanda and Burundi will remain above average until July next year because of this restriction […]
Retail food prices showed a slight increase during the third quarter, with a basket of 16 staple items at the grocery store totaling $46.75, according to the latest Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Grocery Price Watch survey. Third quarter prices rang in at 73 cents higher than last quarter and 97 cents more compared to this […]
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh has revealed that no Nigerian cow currently has the capacity of producing up to a litre of milk daily. Ogbeh disclosed this at a national conference organised by the Ministry of Agriculture in Abuja seeking ways to restore stability in the livestock sector as a means […]
An agro-allied company, Elephant Group Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring adequate food production in line with the Federal Government’s mission of self-sufficiency in food and the diversification of the economy with emphasis on agriculture. The group added that it is determined to support the agriculture sector and boost incomes and job-led growth. Its […]
A report by Euro Monitor International titled, Nigeria’s Dairy industry, has identified growth prospect for cheese production in Nigeria. Cheese, popularly called wara, is a product of milk. The report stated: “Cheese in Nigeria is still a niche category, as no company in Nigeria is currently producing cheese. Although Nigerians do consume lots of unpackaged […]
The Lagos State government has reiterated commitment towards attainment of food security and hygienic environment, noting that the two areas occupy the front burner with the present administration, towards wealth creation, as well as reduce poverty. In a statement, signed by Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, who quoted the […]
The federal government has raised the alarm on the rising demand for beef in the country, vis-a-vis its availability, saying the gap could lead to the scarcity of beef and dairy products in the country. The outlook was given by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, at a meeting with members […]
The Veterinary Council of Nigeria has appealed to state governments to embrace the international standard in building abattoirs in their various states, to ensure that only healthy animals are given out to the public for consumption. Chairman of the body’s continuing education, Prof. Gabriel T. Ogundipe, stated this in Yola, at a one-day refresher seminar […]
Authorities say 2, 245 animals are slaughtered daily in four abattoirs in Kano metropolis daily for public consumption. Dr Shehu Bawa, Director, Veterinary services in the state Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, revealed in Kano on Saturday that of the figure, 420 are cattle. Bawa said 1, 750 are sheep and goats while 75 […]
The Federal Government plans to build Nigeria Heritage Cities in Jeddah, Houston and other cities across the globe that have huge Nigerian populations to serve as one-stop hub for Nigerian foods and products. Speaking in Abuja yesterday, during a luncheon organised to receive a delegation from the Nigeria Initiative for Economic Development, the Executive Director […]