Category: Agriculture
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MIYETTI ALLAH DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR ATTACKED FULANI IN KWARA, SEEKS COMPENSATION
The Kwara State chapter of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has called on the state government and security agencies to thoroughly investigate the alleged killings of Fulani residents in Edu Local Government Area. The association, led by Alhaji Shehu Garba, expressed deep concern over poor handling of incidents affecting Fulani lives and…
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NVMA CONGRESS IN TARABA TO SHOWCASE NIGERIA’S LIVESTOCK HUB AND VETERINARY EXPERTISE
Tafarki Agbadu, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee for the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) congress, has highlighted the Mambilla Plateau in Taraba State as a key livestock production area in Nigeria. Speaking in Jalingo ahead of the National Congress scheduled from October 28 to 31, Agbadu said over 700 participants including Veterinary Surgeons, researchers,…
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ABU ZARIA STUDENT TURNS TO CHARCOAL PRODUCTION AMID HARDSHIP, CALLS FOR SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY
Joshua Christopher, an undergraduate Chemistry student at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, shared that economic hardship pushed him into charcoal production, which is now his main source of livelihood as he pursues his degree. Speaking during a field visit to Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Joshua explained the charcoal process and highlighted the environmental…
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STATE GOVERNMENTS URGED TO DOMESTICATE GENDER POLICY IN AGRICULTURE FOR WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Stakeholders at the National Validation Forum in Abuja called on state governments to fully adopt the revised National Gender Policy in Agriculture, ensuring adequate budget support and fostering innovation-driven communities. Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture explained the policy’s alignment with evolving agricultural realities and its role in empowering women, youths, and…
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NGO WARNS AGAINST GMOS IN NIGERIA’S FARMING, CALLS FOR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO FOOD INSECURITY
The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) says bringing Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) into Nigerian farming is not the answer to the country’s food insecurity. Speaking at a hands-on agro-ecology training in Bakassi, HOMEF’s Joyce Brown stressed that GMOs threaten Nigeria’s food sovereignty since farmers can’t save or reuse GMO seeds and would become dependent…
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“BUG OFF, BUT SAFELY!” – KENYAN FARMER SHOWS HOW SMART FARMING BEATS PESTS WITHOUT WRECKING THE PLANET
Who says you need to drown your crops in chemicals to fight pests? Kenyan farmer, Anastacia Ngarama, is proving that brains—and a bit of science can do the heavy lifting for a greener, cleaner harvest. In Naivasha, Kenya, Anastacia Ngarama is farming like it’s 2025 (because, well, it is). Her 12-acre farm is a live…
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KATSINA STATE TO LAUNCH FARMERS’ RADIO STATION TO BOOST AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY
Connecting farmers with crucial info just got easier in Katsina! The state government is set to launch a dedicated farmers’ radio station to provide real-time advice on farm management, pest control, and marketing. Announced by Agriculture Commissioner Prof. Ahmed Bakori ahead of Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s visit, the station aims to support smallholder farmers by complementing…
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FG URGES SCHOOLS TO ADOPT YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUB TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY AND SKILLS
Nigeria’s future farmers are sprouting! The Federal Government is encouraging schools nationwide to join the Young Farmers’ Club initiative, aiming to boost food security, productivity, and agricultural skills among students. Minister Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi visited 1st UBE Primary School, Pasali, Kuje during World Food Day, celebrating student-run farming projects and promoting the motto: “Produce what…
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KENYA LOSES $158 MILLION DUE TO DELAYS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY ADOPTION, SAYS AATF
Kenya’s slow embrace of biotechnology has cost the country dearly! The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) reveals Kenya lost 20.4 billion Kenyan shillings (about $158 million) over five years due to delays in adopting biotech crops. Dr. Daniel Willy of AATF highlighted how biotechnology, such as Bt maize that resists pests, can boost food production…
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FOOD EXPERTS PUSH FOR STRONG TEAMWORK TO ENSURE FOOD SAFETY AND HEALTH IN NIGERIA
It takes a village to fight food-borne diseases! Nutrition specialists call for united action across sectors to protect Nigeria’s food system and public health. At a webinar by the Nutrition Society of Nigeria to mark World Food Day 2025, themed “Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future,” experts stressed the vital role…
