A professor of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Olufemi Ajayi, has urged state governments, especially Lagos State to adopt climate smart agriculture to increase food production.
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A non-governmental organisation, Catalysing Strengthened Policy Action for Healthy Diets and Resilience (CASCADE) has engaged stakeholders in the agricultural sector to strengthen linkages and supply networks for sustainable access to agricultural inputs for smallholder farmers in Nigeria.
The World Bank has pledged to support livestock farmers in Enugu to improve and boost livestock production in the state.…
The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) has reiterated its commitment to tackling food challenge in the sub-region. Commissioner…
“Development of drought-resistant seeds, precision irrigation systems, and early warning systems for extreme weather events are innovations that will enhance productivity, minimize crop loss and promote sustainable agriculture practices”, he said.
The Partnership is coordinated by Michigan State University and involves various partners including the National Root Crop Research Institute, Umudike, the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) and the International Potato Center (CIP). (www.canr.msu.edu/biotechpp/ for more information).
Two aquaculture experts on Tuesday recommended that local fish farmers adopt maggot meal and other ingredients as fish feed alternatives.
“The Authority granted a Transit Permit to a trader, Sydney Zambwe, to transport about 34 metric tonnes of the meal. The truck was cleared at the Kazungula border and was en route to Kasumbalesa when the unfortunate incident happened.
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) says it is committed to collaborating with the international community in addressing Nigeria’s food and nutrition challenges.
The two-day Seed Business Summit themed, “Building a Harmonized Roadmap for Seed Sector Transformation”, being organized in collaboration with the Liberian Ministry of Agriculture, will hold on March 25 and 26, 2024, in Monrovia, the Liberian capital.