Agriculture
No genetically modified fish in Nigerian market- Biosafety D-G
The Director-General, National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Dr Rufus Ebegba, says there are no genetically modified fish and animals yet...
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Burkina Faso releases its first pearl millet hybrid
High-yieldng, downy mildew-resistant and suitable for food and fodder. Developed by ICRISAT and evaluated by INERA Burkina Faso 1 June,...
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IFAD, FG, NDDC LIFE-ND project disburses N20m start-up funds to Ondo farmers
By Ojo Oluwafemi The IFAD-funded Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises -Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) has disbursed over N20 million to Ondo farmers...
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Miyetti Allah not against ban on open grazing – Chairman
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) says it is not against the ban on open grazing of...
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Nigeria among bottom-ranked African countries in organic agriculture – EOA
Dr Olugbenga AdeOluwa, the National Coordinator, Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) Initiative in Nigeria says Nigeria is among the bottom-ranked African...
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Oyo Govt. partners NEPC to boost food exports
The Oyo State Government will partner the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) in capacity building to meet global standard for...
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FCTA sensitises farmers to resilient agriculture, food security systems
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has begun sensitisitition of farmers in the territory to the adaption and building of...
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Gov. Akeredolu dissolves OSOPADEC board
Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu has approved the dissolution of Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (OSOPADEC) board. This is contained...
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Nigeria leads West Africa in Organic Agriculture promotion – ECOWAS
By Ebere Agozie Mr Ernest Aubee, the Head of Agriculture Division of the ECOWAS Commission, Abuja says Nigeria is leading...
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Nigeria generated $150m from coconut oil in 2020- Minister
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Sabo Nanono says Nigeria generated 150 million dollars from the export of coconut oil...
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