The newly released hybrid rice varieties into the markets by the Federal Government ( FG) varietal release committee has been commended for its potential to enhance rice productivity.
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Tuesday 29 October 2024
Why Crops Technical Sub- Committee declined IAR barley candidates
The members of the technical sub committee on crop varieties yesterday in Ibadan, Oyo state refused to take requests of four barley candidates from the Institute for Agricutural Research (IAR) for official release., reason being lacking collaboration with the Institute that has the genetic crop mandate.
Sunday 27 October 2024
Global Okra Round table GORT II: How NIHORT is responding to the food security
The recently held 2nd global conference on okra in Nigeria has unveiled many scientific improvement efforts of the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) towards achieving the food security emergency being declared on the agricultural sector by Mr. President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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Tuesday 22 October 2024
Governor hails Sasakawa rice, cassava project
The Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, has commended the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) for the cassava and rice value chains development initiative currently implementing in the North Central State, saying his state is enjoying its positive impact in the food sector.