The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a flagship project to boost the resilience and climate adaptation agenda among rural communities in Somalia.
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The Federal Government has announced the appointment of Kamal Abdulgafar Rasheed as new Executive Director/CEO of the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM).
The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), has solicited medical practitioner’s support to educate Nigerians on the safety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO).
The Fertilizer Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN) says rising price of the commodity is not a threat to food security in the country.
The Embassy of Japan in Nigeria and Sasakawa Africa Association (formerly SG2000) have reiterated their commitment to strengthen joint efforts to help Nigeria transform the agricultural sector.
The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has reiterated its commitment to deliver transgenic drought-tolerant and insect-protected maize varieties to caution African farmers from the impact of climate change on their productivity and enhance their livelihood.
A study has suggested that the antimicrobial used to promote livestock growth breeds bacteria more resistant to the human immune system, scientists have warned.
A global agricultural organisation, HarvestPlus, has mobilised more than 5,000 women to promote the consumption of biofortified crops enriched with micronutrients and vitamins in Kaduna State.
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) in the South-West Zone, has appealed to the Federal Government, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other developmental agencies to save the industry from total collapse.
Delta Government on Thursday inaugurated the first batch of 45-man Livestock Management Operatives (DLMO) in line with the provision of its law to regulate open grazing in the state.