It takes 7 to 10 years to genetically modify 1 crop – NABDA

Prof. Lucy Ogbadu

The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) says it will take between seven to 10 years for scientists to genetically modify one crop, Today reports.

PROMOTION OF EBONYI WORKERS NOW TO BE BASED ON FARM SIZE- Gov.Umahi

Ebonyi State Governor, Chief David Umahi

Ebonyi State Governor, Chief David Umahi, has warned that promotion of civil servants in the state will henceforth be based on their performance in agriculture rather than length of service.

NO GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS OFFICIALLY GROWN IN NIGERIA - FG / Argument

GMO Foods

The Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed has called on Nigerians not to panic over the issue of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO). She said presently no genetically modified organisms are officially grown in Nigeria.

SENATE PASSES CACS BILL INTO LAW

CBN

The Commercial Agriculture Credit Scheme bill has been passed into law after it’s third reading on the 7th of June 2016.

Barilla’s Commitment to Food that is Good for You and The Planet

A recent report from the Barilla Group discusses the company's sustainability initiatives from the past five years, and goals for 2020.

A recent report released by the Barilla Group highlights the company’s ongoing efforts to support both the wellbeing of people and the planet. The sustainability report, titled Good for You, Good for the Planet, discusses the company’s initiatives around sustainable agriculture and nutrition.

Sultan Wants FG To Review Ban On Rice Importation

rice

Worried by the recent skyrocketing prices of food stuff in the Nigerian market lately, the Sultan of Sokoto and president-general, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSICA), has called on the federal government to rescind the ban on rice importation.

CBN to empower 4000 Anambra rice farmers with N1.6bn

Wheat

No fewer than 4,000 rice farmers in Anambra State would benefit from the Anchor Borrower Programme of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in the rice value chain in the state.

To Fight Water Insecurity, the UAE Takes to the Skies

A date plantation in the UAE desert. Cloud seeding may help decrease reliance on desalination and wasteful irrigation practices.

The United Arab Emirates National Center of Meteorology and Seismology has recently started experimenting with cloud seeding as an approach to solving water insecurity.

I CAN SOLVE TOMATO EBOLA OUTBREAK – Animashaun , Fmr.Lagos Commisioner

Dr. Animashaun

“The deployment of different strategies locally, to tackle tomato Ebola is the key, rather than using foreign technology which might not be applicable to the Nigeria climate and weather.” These were the words of a one-time Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mufutau Animashaun during an interview session.

‘Experimental Grazing In 11 States Will Improve Dairy Production’

Cow

In Nigeria, there is an increasing demand for dairy products as a result of its nutritional and economic values. However, differing in ecology and poor production have been the major obstacles to meet the needs of the populace, thereby leading to high dependence on importation of dairy products.