“The use of modern technology has increased productivity in many countries in the world. With technology, smallholder farmers are guaranteed quality harvests and increased yields. For instance, yield increases can be achieved through technologies that protect the crop from insect damage, thus allowing the plant’s full yield potential to be realised,” said Dr. Jonathan.
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The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) says it is committed to boosting agricultural productivity in the country.
The federal government on Thursday, unveiled the National Aquatic Animal Health Strategy for Nigeria (NAAHS 2023-2027) to protect and improve aquatic animal health in the country.
ASHENEWS reports that the Kebbi government is set to partner with S. D. Agro Industries Limited and other local Neem factories to revive the state organic fertilizer factory for neem oil and fertilizer production.
Stakeholders in the agriculture sector have reiterated commitment to enforce biosecurity measures at cattle markets and abattoirs to curb the spread of Anthrax disease.
Irrigation farmers in Sokoto state, Northwest Nigeria are currently converting their pumping machines from the use of petrol (PMS) to LPG (cooking gas)-powered engines, ASHENEWS reports.
About 72% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa has increased their dietary intake of carbohydrate foods in the last few years, particularly from the consumption of cassava products, including garri, eba, and fufu. However, this has resulted in a high glycemic index (GI) in the human body.
The maize lines have been developed by CIMMYT’s Global Maize Program through a multi-disciplinary team of scientists in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
A Senior Advisor on Food Security and Nutrition, Dr Adeyinka Onabolu, has identified environmental impact of food production as the largest factor threatening biodiversity, with one-third of fish stocks overexploited.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger state governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago says that the state government would support 30,000 farmers with inputs.