In 2022 Heman Gabriel Zakaria a final year Agricultural student at Babcock University, having passion for finding solutions to problems around agriculture and food security, this passion was directed toward addressing the issue of food insecurity, and led to the initiation of a research on boosting agricultural productivity and mitigating post-harvest losses experienced by farmers in Nigeria and Africa as a continent which happens to be the major occupation practised in the continent.
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No fewer than 1,050 small holder farmers have bee trained and empowered with free solar powered irrigation panels in the North-East region by five international and local NGOs.
The Association of Table Water Producers of Nigeria (ATWAP), Ogun Chapter, has appealed to government at all levels to address multiple taxes hindering the ease of doing business.
The North-West Regional Office of the National Agricultural Seeds Council has restated its commitment to fight against seeds adulteration and compromise of the council’s regulation.
Drinking Thai tea is a way of life in some parts of the world, and it may also boosts your overall health and wellness in a number of surprising ways.
Bananas, a nutritional powerhouse, are rich in potassium, supporting heart health and regulating blood pressure. Packed with vitamins C and B6, they boost immunity and aid metabolism. The soluble fibre aids digestion, and natural sugars provide a quick energy boost. Bananas are a convenient, nutrient-dense snack promoting overall well-being.
Enugu State began the verification of farmers for dry season cultivation of rice and maize in September preparatory to the distribution of seedlings to the farmers.
Kaduna State Chapter of the Wheat Farmers Association of Nigeria commended the Federal Government on Sunday in Zaria, Kaduna State, for subsidizing inputs for dry season wheat farming.
The Green Climate Fund (GCF), and the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) have launched a $100 million financing initiative to support ongoing efforts to improve food security in Africa and make the continent the world’s major food producer.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TATA Group of Companies on emergency intervention in Agriculture.