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[ad_1] Experts in the agricultural sector have said that the fast-spreading COVID-19 across the country will have a negative impact on food security in the nation. The Special Adviser to the Oyo State Government on Agric Business, Debo Akande, disclosed this to PREMIUM TIMES in an interview on Monday. He said the pandemic would have […]

[ad_1] The Executive Director, Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Ibadan, Prof. Veronica Obatolu, has called on the Federal Government to recognise agriculture as a key contributor in the fight against COVID-19. Obatolu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan that agriculture should be recognised as a key contributor to improved health […]

[ad_1] The Federal Government has begun the release of 70,000 metric tonnes of assorted food items to vulnerable Nigerians as part of efforts to cushion the effect of the lockdown in some states. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, made this known on Monday at the official hand over of 12,500 metric […]

[ad_1] The Programme Manager of the Abia State Agricultural Development Programme (ADP), Chief Israel Amanze, has predicted a possible food shortage next season if farmers are not encouraged to plant during COVID-19 pandemic that coincides with the planting season. He told The Guardian that authorities should not stop farmers, especially the animal caregivers engaged in poultry […]

[ad_1] Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, has disclosed that irrigation farming and fishing have resumed following security fortification on the shores of Lake Alau Dam. According to him, this would allow 56,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from 28 communities to engage in dry season farming and fishing. Over 50 per cent of fish requirement of […]

[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] 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 […]