Tag: #AgritechNigeria
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REX INSURANCE, NIMET LAUNCH WEATHER-BASED COVER FOR FARMERS
Smart insurance meets real-time weather data to shield smallholder farmers from climate risks. Rex Insurance Ltd. has teamed up with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency to roll out weather index insurance, protecting farmers against droughts, floods, and irregular rainfall. The scheme uses location-specific weather data to guide planting, crop management, and automatic payouts during extreme events.…
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NIGERIAN VET DR. SHADRACH AKPEM WINS $10,000 AT GLOBAL INNOVATE FOR IMPACT CHALLENGE
Dr. Shadrach Akpem, a veterinary doctor from Benue and founder of Vet Konect, has bagged a $10,000 award at the prestigious Global Innovate for Impact Challenge in the USA. His digital platform, Vet Konect, connects livestock farmers and pet owners with verified vets to improve animal healthcare and boost food security across Africa. The competition,…
