Tag: #Biotechnology
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FOOD SECURITY PUSH: FG AGENCY URGES FARMERS TO EMBRACE GM CROPS
The Director-General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, is urging farmers to adopt genetically modified (GM) technology to boost food production and income. Speaking at a sensitisation event in Kano, Mustapha said GM crops are safe, well-tested, and designed to increase yield while reducing reliance on harmful pesticides. He explained…
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FIGHTING HUNGER WITH SCIENCE: EXPERTS PUSH BIOTECH & DIGITAL TOOLS
Pests are evolving, climate is shifting and Nigeria’s farmers are being told: innovate or fall behind. Food security just got a tech upgrade. At a major agriculture conference in Ibadan, experts warned that pests and climate change are hitting crops harder and the old methods won’t cut it anymore. Speaking at the event hosted by…
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NIGERIA MOVES TO MANDATE GMO LABELLING AMID FOOD TRANSPARENCY DEBATE
Nigeria is stepping into the global debate on food transparency as authorities move to enforce mandatory labelling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), a policy aimed at helping consumers know exactly what is on their plates. The push, driven by agencies such as the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) and the National Agency for Food and…
