A lecturer with the Department of Agronomy, University of Ilorin, Prof. Oluyemisi Fawole has advocated investing in climate-smart agriculture to promote soil health and fertility.
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The Federal Government says it is targeting to increase wheat production by over 70, 000 hectares across the wheat production zone of the country.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in collaboration with the Commodity Allied Farmers Association of Nigeria (COMAFAS), has commenced the training of 75 youth on fisheries in Bauchi State.
India is the world’s second-largest producer of grains, fruits and vegetables. This makes India a target for corporations pushing genetically modified crops. But India’s highest court has blocked planting of genetically-modified crops.
A plant virologist, Dr James Legg says strengthening seed systems for vegetatively-propagated crops (VPCs) is paramount in enhancing food productivity.
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council has trained exporters in Imo on snail farming, processing and packaging for exportation.
A poultry farming expert and feed miller, Mrs Opeyemi Balogun-Akinsanya, has called for the adoption of alternative grains for feed-meal preparation following the rise in price of maize.
The Director of Agriculture, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Bauchi State Office, Mr Daniel Abarshi has urged farmers to adopt best preservation skills to curb post-harvest losses.
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) Lagos State chapter, has called on government to make necessary interventions in order to save poultry farming from imminent collapse.
National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Kuru, near Jos, has developed a new variety of potato to tackle outbreak of blight.