The Sokoto State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has commended the Sokoto State Government for its substantial…
Browsing: Agriculture
One of the primary reasons for Nigeria’s inability to achieve food self-sufficiency is the lack of investment in agriculture in Nigeria and many African countries which has led to the neglect of rural farming communities and small-scale farmers. These farmers often lack access to modern agricultural technologies, financial resources, and market opportunities, further exacerbating food insecurity and poverty.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it is supporting Nigeria with $134 million to cultivate 300,000 hectares of rice, 300,000…
The National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI), Badeggi in Niger, said it had produced two flood-resistant rice varieties, to mitigate the…
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has concluded plans to disburse N4.2 million loan to 42 unemployed youths in Adamawa…
A row between the US and Mexico over a plan by the latter to ban imports of genetically modified corn…
The Federal Government says, multinational companies now use about 40 per cent of sorghum grits as adjuncts (unmalted cereals and…
Ghanaian scientists and relevant stakeholders will tomorrow November 21, 2022 commence the development of a Genome Editing National Communication Strategy…
The Niger state government on Friday pledged more support to the state chapter of the Small Scale Women Farmers Organisation…
In agricultural production, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are crops and animals which have had their genetic materials improved upon through…