Southwest in search of food sufficiency
The Southwest region, which was once a toast of other geo-political zones in the area of food production, has lost its vibe over the years. In the 1950s and 1960s, through the
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Experts task FG on adoption of climate-smart farming to reduce child labour
Following a recent report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) that over 15 million children are engaged in one form of child labour or the other, experts in the agricultural sector
Food vendors lament rising cost of beans, seek FG’s intervention
Canteen and restaurant owners have decried the rising cost of beans as they seek Federal Government’s intervention over the staple food. The food vendors said this in separate interviews with the News
Nigerian startup wins Africa’s Agri-Tech challenge
A Nigerian agriculture technology startup, Extension Africa, alongside Ethiopia-based Thur Biotech and Kenya’s Silo Africa, have been announced winners of the 2024 AYuTe Africa NextGen at the inaugural AYuTe NextGen gathering in
How China-Africa collaboration will catalyse agricultural productivity
The Executive Director, National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike, Abia State, Prof Chiedozie Egesi, says leveraging on technological advancements and fostering collaborative research between China and Africa would act as catalyst
3,000 Kwara youth farmers to benefit from incentives in Amana farm2feed initiative
The Director-General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaimon has hinted that not less than 3, 000 youth farmers in Kwara State would benefit from agricultural inputs, free
NDA to establish Nigeria’s largest conservation centre
…Launches bio-diversity centre As part of efforts to conserve and regenerate the environment, which has been affected by human activities, the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has commenced the planting of one million
Experts caution against technological band-aids for climate change
As technological advancements sweep across the continent, concerns are increasing by stakeholders over the unexamined implications of emerging technologies. This is as an environmental think tank, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF)
Enugu, Ellah Lakes distribute seeds to 1,200 rice farmers to halt price spike
Moved by the rising cost of rice in the market, Enugu State government and Ellah Lakes plc at the weekend distributed rice seeds to 1,200 farmers in Adani, Uzo-Uwani Local Council to
‘Sustainable agricultural practices can revitalise sector’s productivity’
The Director, Centre for Environment Studies, University of Abuja, Professor Shuaibu Hassan, has emphasised the need for sustainable practices to revitalise agricultural productivity in the country. Hassan disclosed this in his keynote
WACOT launches herbicide for weed management in S’West
The WACOT Agrochemical and Fertiliser Limited has launched its advanced herbicide – Dragon Super, poised to redefine weed management, for the benefit of farmers in the Southwest region. During the launch, held in