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The Country Coordinator of Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology, Dr Rose Gidado, has debunked claims by some non-governmental organisations that genetically modified beans are harmful to humans. In a statement in Abuja, Gidado said that the conspiracy claims were targeted at discrediting a 10-year research work carried out by scientists at the Institute of […]
Directly Above Shot Of Roasted Coffee Beans In Cup And On Table Despite the rising demand for coffee globally, Nigerian farmers seem not to be tapping the potential as the produce has seen a significant dip in both production and export. Coffee is a tropical plant, which comes in two main types: Robusta and Arabica. […]
The Adamawa/Taraba Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has distributed a total of 3,131 bags of rice as relief material to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), in 2018 in Adamawa State. The Area Comptroller, Mr Kamardeen Olumoh, at a press conference said the bags of rice were intercepted from smugglers in the state and […]
Tilapia fish being harvested at the Ikere Gorge Dam, Iseyin, Oyo State. The Federal Government has been urged to place outright ban on the importation of tilapia, to protect fish farmers and ensure the growth of the aquaculture industry. Stakeholders in the aquaculture industry who made the appeal during a meeting with members of the […]
Following the rising concern on the influx of processed food in the system; nutrition experts have raised alarm on the growing rate of child obesity, considered another form of malnutrition. The post Experts raise alarm over influx of processed food appeared first on – Nigeria and World News. Source link
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Kolawole Salako has expressed confidence that programmes under the Centre for Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE), would be sustained and given necessary support by the university. Salako gave the assurance at the meeting of the principal officers with the International […]
Top seed and defending champion Elina Svitolina crashed out of the Brisbane International at the hands of Belarusian Aliaksandra Sasnovich on Wednesday. In a replay of last year’s final, Sasnovich reversed that result as she ousted Svitolina 6-4, 0-6, 6-3. The Belarusian displayed some breathtaking shot in the first set before Svitolina stormed back in […]
Cashew A young bricklayer in Kwara State, simply identified as Alaba, was getting frustrated in 2015 because his craft was not fetching him enough money to take proper care of himself and his family. He was contemplating on what to do when an idea struck him. It was in March 2015, and the idea was […]
Akwa Ibom State governor, Udom Emmanuel, has reiterated commitment to the development of agriculture to shift the paradigm from the oil dominated economy to a more diversified and self-sustaining system. The post How we are building agric as alternative to oil revenue, says Akwa Ibom government appeared first on – Nigeria and World News. Source […]
Nigerian flag By Abolade OgundimuKano-based Amarava Rice Mill says it is targeting to record 500 tonnes of daily production by June, just as it hit 250 tonnes to boost local self-sufficiency. Mr Subhash Chand, the Indian Deputy High Commissioner in Nigeria, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. […]
Audu Ogbeh. Photo: NAN • Says N12b ready for construction of ranches next month The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, in this exclusive interview in Abuja, speaks with the Head of Agro-Economy Desk, FEMI IBIROGBA, on the levels of rice and other crops production; the farmer-herder crises and the way forward; […]
Nigeria’s tilapia fish industry is facing some challenges, a scenario that makes it fail to register meaningful and sustainable growth. Stakeholders suggest ways to save the industry, DANIELESSIET reports. Nigeria has always been a major consumer of fish, and demand for fisheries products has increased in recent years due to health-consciousness of the citizens. With […]
The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have reaffirmed their commitment to help farmers become the drivers of the global agricultural agenda. The new FAO-WFO agreement will focus on supporting and promoting the key role those farmers and their organisations play in efficient, inclusive and sustainable agriculture and food […]
Raising sheep can be fun and rewarding if you have a small farm, or even in a rural home with a bit of available pasture space. They are docile, gentle animals for hobby farms. And they serve many purposes, such as providing meat, wool and even to sell during religious ceremonies. For many rural families, […]
Yam By Oluwafunke Ishola The Yam Farmers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria, says it is working on a fertiliser research that will improve the shelf life of yam and boost food production. Prof. Simon Irtwange, the President of the association and Chairman, Technical Committee on Yam Export, made the disclosure in an interview with […]