The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) has harped on the importance of effective cold chains to address Nigeria’s food inflation and post-harvest losses.
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A Food System/Nutrition Specialist at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, Mr Ibrahim Ishaka revealed that Nigeria loses around 50% of its agricultural products along the food supply chain.
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a model veterinary hospital in Borno state, to address the immediate needs of livestock farmers and accelerate productivity.
A university lecturer, Dr Clara Ifeanyi-Obi, has called on the government and policymakers to initiate gender-based agricultural policies to encourage more women’s involvement in agricultural activities.
An Agriculturist, Dr Emmanuel Okogbenin, has called on African leaders to embrace the potential inherent in Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) to promote food security in the continent.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has embarked on training 70 women on nutrition and fuel-saving techniques geared towards strengthening food security in three Northeast states.
The European Union, in collaboration with the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, has trained Imo farmers on digital solutions for sustainable agriculture.
Prof. John Ajai of Taraba State University Jalingo has advised President Bola Tinubu against extending open grazing as recommended by the Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee.
The Gombe State Government says it has spent over N5 billion on the agriculture sector to boost food security in the state in 2023.
The Katsina State Government has said that from this year’s farming season, there will be no more farming on cattle routes and grazing reserves across the state.