Tag: #IITA
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BENUE SITTING ON “AGRIC GOLDMINE” — EXPERT URGES STATE TO CASH IN
A former president of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, Charles Ibe, is urging the Benue Government to stop relying heavily on federal allocations and fully tap into its rich agricultural and livestock resources. Speaking in Makurdi during World Veterinary Day events, Ibe described the state as a “goldmine” of crops like soybeans, sorghum, millet, and…
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IITA STRESSES GENE BANK CONSERVATION KEY TO AFRICA’S FOOD SECURITY
Preserving and improving seeds today ensures abundant, resilient crops for tomorrow. At a media training in Ibadan, IITA’s Dr. Olaniyi Oyatomi highlighted gene banks’ role in conserving diverse crops like cowpea, yam, and cassava to breed pest-resistant and climate-adapted varieties. Seed security is vital for food security, urging increased investment in research and innovative crop…
