Agriculture
Organic farming requires deep, constantly upgraded knowledge – Expert
Mrs Olusola Sowemimo, the founder of Ope Farms says that organic farming, like most businesses, requires deep and constant upgrading...
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Millet-based diet can lower risk of type 2 diabetes and help manage blood glucose levels – Study
A new study has shown that eating millets can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and helps manage...
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If it is not certified, it may not be organic – Expert warns
By Obidinma Ebuka Dr Olufemi AyanfeOluwa, a lecturer with the Federal College of Agriculture, Moor Plantation, Ibadan says no agriculture...
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Edo Farmers say growing yam in sacks cost effective
Farmers in Benin said that growing yam in sacks was cost effective and sustainable. They said that the new innovation...
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Africa not among 10 world largest area of organic land
Dr Olugbenga AdeOluwa, the Country Coordinator of Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) Initiative in Nigeria says no country in Africa is...
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20,000 Bauchi rice farmers benefit from anchor borrower programme – RIFAN Chairman
The Chairman, Bauchi Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Dr Yahaya Adamu, said at least 20,000 members had benefited from...
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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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