Civilizations rise and fall on the quality of their soil

Great civilization have fallen because they failed to prevent the degradation of the soils on which they were founded. The modern world could suffer the same fate.

 Great civilization have fallen because they failed to prevent the degradation of the soils on which they were founded. The modern world could suffer the same fate.

US Scientist Develops Biodegradable Antimicrobial Wash to Reduce Health Risks in Fresh Produce

fruits

An Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, and his collaborators have developed an antimicrobial wash that reduces the risk of foodborne pathogens contaminating fresh produce.

El-Rufai Launches Free School Feeding in Kaduna

Free School Feeding in Kaduna

Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has launched the Free School Feeding Programme in the state.

14 Million Face Hunger in Southern Africa – UN

Southerrn Africa

Southern Africa is in the middle of a drought that has been exacerbated by an El Nino weather pattern, causing about 14 million people to go hungry, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Monday.

FACAN insists on more support for agriculture, says it an bring 300,000 dollar monthly

FACAN Atakeholders

The National President, Federation of Agricultural Commodity Association of Nigeria (FACAN) Dr. Victor Iyama has insisted that more political support priority must be given to Agriculture by the Nigeria Government in her pursuit of economic repositioning from crude oil to multi facets economy as the sector could earn three hundred thousand dollars to the country every month.

FG appoints new Acting MD of NAIC

Mr. Bashir, Haliru Binji

The Federal government of Nigeria has appointed Mr. Bashir, Haliru Binji as the new acting Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) with effective from January, 2016 after the voluntarily resignation of Mr. Bode Opadokun .

Food Imports Push Inflation To 9.6%- Statistics Bureau

food import

Imported food items within the food & non alcoholic beverages divisions; alcoholic beverage, tobacco and kola has increased the country’s inflation rate to 9.6 per cent for a second month running.

Bird flu: Plateau Confirms Outbreak

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An outbreak of Avian Influenza has been recorded in Plateau state, Northern Nigeria. The confirmation was made by the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture, Mrs. Linda Barau.

Smallholder Farmers Critical to Development – UNCTAD

farmland

Government and policymakers the world over have been advised to re-strategize national policies to help farmers attain their potentials, given the role played by smallholder farmers in the economy.

Ginger under pressure on good arrivals

Ginger

Ginger prices are under pressure due to good arrivals and tough competition from China. With Indian dry ginger prices at a premium of $ 500 per tonne at $ 2700, exports from the country are lower than last year.