World Water Day: will the next big conflicts in Africa be on water usage? Strong focus on water at African Utility Week in May,2016

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“The next big conflicts in Africa will be on water usage” was the chilling prediction made earlier this year by the recently departed Dr Lawrence Musaba of the Southern African Power Pool and last year’s recipient of the African Utility Week Lifetime Achievement Award.

NCGA National Corn Growers Association : -Nigerian Relationship Fosters Corn and Ethanol Markets, Biotech Acceptance Abroad

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The National Corn Growers Association welcomed Edwin Uche, director of the Nigerian Corn Growers Association, yesterday for a series of meetings designed to further understand NCGA's structure and benefit to U.S. corn farmers.

World Food System Summer School 2016 –Applications Now Open!

Apply now for World Food System Center's two-week immersive summer program.

ETH Zurich World Food System Center is now accepting applications for its 2016 “Organic Agriculture and Food Systems” summer program.

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN NIGERIA: Active Project or Talk-Show?

Professor Kingsley Akpabio-

The Vice-Chancellor in collaboration with Shell Professorial Chair in Biodiversity and Climate Change, University of Uyo recently organized a 1 Day Workshop on Biodiversity Conservation and Challenges of Climate Change in the University of Uyo.

Water: Agric’s Friendly Tool

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Loathe him. Accuse him. Fault his style.
However, one thing you can’t take away from him is his brusqueness. He cares less if any ox is gored while driving home truths to any quarter-be it the authorities, foes or friends.

Why Farming Was Successful 60 years ago- Buhari

Why Farming Was Successful 60 years ago- Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that farmers’ access to small scale credits, inputs and extension services contributed to their success sixty years ago.

Trade distortion affects our crops yield says Kebbi state Governor

Sen. Abukarka Bagudu

The Kebbi State Governnor, Sen. Abukarka Bagudu has said that the low crops yield in the country was intentionally created by other competing countries so as to increase the cost of productions thereby making our produce not competitive in the global markets of rice and wheat.

Oni of Ife encourages on local consumption to create employment

His royal Highness, Ooni of Ife Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi

His royal Highness, Ooni of Ife Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi has emphasized on the need for Nigerians leaders to give local government a priority as a way of addressing youth employment and empowerment.

Nigeria To Announce Policy On Imported Food Items

Chief Audu Ogbe,

The Nigerian government is set to decide on ban of food items which put the health of citizens at risk and discourage local production and sufficiency.

Cassava ethanol to replace petrol as fuel

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Cassava Growers in Cross River State are in talks with relevant stakeholders to find ways of using ethanol extracted from cassava as an alternative to petrol.