Agriculture

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Agriculture Environment Home News

Zamfara to fully reap Bakolori Dam benefits- FG

Naija Environment News March 28, 2024 0 Comment

The Federal Government has affirmed its commitment to partnering with the Zamfara State Government to unlock the full benefits of the Bakolori Dam for the people. This commitment was reaffirmed by the Honourable Minister...

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Agriculture Home News

CASER calls for increased gov’t Investment in GMOs for food security

Naija Environment News March 27, 2024 0 Comment

Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER), a non-governmental organization (NGO), has called on the Federal Government to allocate more resources towards Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) to ensure food security across the nation....

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Agriculture Climate Change Home

IFAD-VCDP: Dry season farming ‘ll mitigate impact of flooding

Naija Environment News March 13, 2024 0 Comment

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) says it is supporting dry season farming to mitigate the effects of flooding on farmers and boost food production capacity. Dr Donal Brown,...

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Agriculture Home News

Veterinary council to promote animal health, food security

Naija Environment News February 27, 2024 0 Comment

By Bukola Adewumi The Federal Department of Veterinary and Pest Control Service has pledged to promote animal health, enhance food safety and facilitate trade in animals and animal products in the country. Dr Columba...

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Agriculture Home News

How bee farming enhances food security – Expert

Naija Environment News February 12, 2024 0 Comment

By Mercy Omoike An apiculture expert, Mr Yusuf Adeyemo, has restated the relevance of bee farming in enhancing food security in the country. Adeyemo, the president of Youths for Apiculture Initiative (YFAI) said this...

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Agriculture Climate Change Home News

Water, Agric ministries’ partnership will achieve year-round food security mandate – FG

Naija Environment News February 12, 2024 0 Comment

By Tosin Kolade The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has called for renewed collaboration with its Agriculture and Food Security counterpart toward achieving the nation’s food security mandate. The Permanent Secretary in...

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Agriculture

NAQS, OGFZA collaborate on trade facilitation, safeguarding agric. economy

Naija Environment News February 12, 2024 0 Comment

By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) and the Nigeria Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA), have agreed to collaborate in areas of trade Facilitation and safeguarding the agricultural economy of...

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Agriculture

Efforts ongoing to comply with EU exportation guidelines — NAQS

Naija Environment News February 9, 2024 0 Comment

By Bukola Olaifa The Acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) Godwin Sunday Audu has disclosed that there are efforts to adhere to guidelines of European Union (EU) exportation guidelines to...

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Agriculture Home News Sustainable Development

OFAB seeks end to misleading narratives on GM crops

Naija Environment News February 6, 2024 0 Comment

The Open Forum On Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) in Africa, Nigeria Chapter, has called for an end to dissemination of misleading narratives on Genetically Modified (GM) crops by activists. OFAB is an Initiative of the...

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Agriculture Home News

Senate vows speedy passage of agricultural extension services bill

Naija Environment News February 3, 2024 0 Comment

Sen. Saliu Mustapha, Chairman, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Production Services and Rural Development, has assured of the speedy passage of agricultural extension services delivery revitalisation bill. Mustapha gave the assurance at a one-day technical...