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Standards Organisation committed to Shea butter value chain
The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) on Tuesday said it is committed to best practices in the country’s…
Nigeria’s cultivation rate declining due to insecurity, says NESG
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), yesterday expressed concern over the declining rate in the cultivation of food…
Untapped potential in agriculture can help food security, says USAID/Nigeria
The Deputy Mission Director USAID/Nigeria, Sara Werth, says untapped potential in the nation’s agriculture can help in achieving…
NGO advocates inclusion of agroecology climate change policy
The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has advocated inclusion of agroecology in climate…
Cashew, a “cash cow” crop needing attention, says Association
The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), yesterday, in Lagos, urged Nigerians to embrace cashew cultivation and its…
Zambia seeks Dangote’s collaboration on agro devt
The Zambian Government has called on the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, to collaborate with the country…
Youth mobilisation critical for Nigeria’s food system transformation, says IFAD
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has identified youth mobilisation for agriculture as critical to the transformation…
Nigeria loses N3.5trn annually to post-harvest, says Minister
The Federal Government yesterday estimated that the Agricultural sector loses about N3.5 trillion annually to post-harvest challenges. The…
UNDP commends Nigeria on climate smart agriculture
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) yesterday commended the Nigerian Government’s efforts in promoting climate resilience agriculture and…
AfDB to deliver wheat seeds to 20 million farmers, says Adesina
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, says the bank is set to deliver climate-adapted, certified…