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NIRSAL empowers over 2,000 farmers to boost agricultural productivity
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos NIRSAL Plc said it hasempowered over 2,000 farmers to boost agricultural productivity in four…
U.S. farm agency to provide discrimination payments to 43,000 farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday it has issued $2 billion of financial assistance to more…
Forests face increasing risk of wildfires and pests due to climate change
The world’s forests are becoming increasingly susceptible to wildfires and pests due to climate change, according to a…
Removal of taxes on food importation can destroy from Nigeria’s agriculture, warns Adesina
The President, African Development Bank (AfDB) Group Akinwumi Adesina, has warned that the Nigerian government’s decision to allow…
Agriculture: France adopts Anambra poly to train South-East women
The Anambra Polytechnic in Mgbakwu has been selected as one of the centres for implementing the Women in…
Farmers decry local rice repackaging, seek intervention to boost productivity
The All Farmers Association (AFAN), and Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), have warned members to desist from…
FG persuades Nigerians, says GMO foods are safe for consumption
Federal government agencies have allayed Nigerians’ fears over the safety of genetically modified organisms (GMO) crops. During a…
Commission expresses concern over FG’s plan to fund food palliatives in states
The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT), Nigeria Chapter, has expressed concern over plans by…
EU unveils digital platform to boost investment in Nigeria’s agribusiness
The European Union (EU) has unveiled a digital platform to boost investment in Nigeria’s agribusiness sector. Myriam Ferran,…
NBMA says TELA maize safe to eat
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), yesterday, reassured Nigerians of the safety of consuming…