The Organic Center Report Says Organic Livestock Can Combat Antibiotic Resistance

A recent report by The Organic Center asserts that organic meat is “the best choice” consumers can make to protect against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

The Organic Center recently released a review paper explaining how organic agricultural practices can reduce a consumer’s exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The primary assertion is that organic meat is “the best choice” consumers can make to protect against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Tomato Farmers Collaborate To Boost Wheat Production In Sokoto – Chairman

Tomato

Alhaji Haruna Abubakar, Chairman, Tomato Farmers Association of Nigeria, Sokoto State Chapter, said his members would collaborate with wheat farmers to boost the production of the product in the state.

GMOs: Throwing the Baby out with the Bathwater?

GMO Product

Although the Nigerian government in 2015 established the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), under the Federal Ministry of Environment to ensure proper regulation of modern biotechnological activities and genetically modified organisms in order to protect the lives of consumers, Nigerians have unceasingly adopted a hostile stance toward the technology.

Land Grab Update: Mozambique, Africa Still in the Crosshairs

More than 1,000 large-scale foreign land deals are now under contract for agriculture covering more than 26 million hectares of land, according to the new report by Land Matrix Initiative

On October 12, the government of Mozambique quietly announced that it would close its Agriculture Promotion Centre (CEPAGRI), the agency created in 2006 to promote large-scale foreign investment in the country’s agricultural sector. In a terse statement, government spokesman Mouzinho Saide gave no reason for the closure, saying only that its functions would be subsumed under a different agency in the Ministry of Agriculture.

Diversification: Expert Calls For More Investment In Fish Farming

 Fish Farming

Dr Kunle Ajasa, a Fishery and Aquatic Management expert, has said that adequate investments by the three tiers of governments in the fishery would boost the sector in the country.

World Bank partners Adamawa to spend $7.5m on Agriculture

world Bank

The Adamawa Government on Friday said it would partner the World Bank to spend 7.5 million dollars (about N3.54 billion) to fund agriculture programmes in the state.

FG, Others Advocate Fortified Foods For Improved Nutrition

Chief Audu Ogbeh

The federal government, through the minister of agriculture and rural development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has added his voice to the University College (Ibadan) Hospital Agricultural Initiatve and Harvest Plus for Nigerians to cultivate the habit of eating fortified foods as a means to enhancing their nutrition.

Investment in Agricultural Panacea To Economic Recession – Gov Udom Emmanuel

Udom Emmanuel

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has identified massive investment in the agricultural sector as panacea to the prevailing economic recession.

el-Rufai Moves Against Unemployment In Kaduna, Engages 6000 Youths On Wheat Farming

Mallam Nasir El-Rufai

Apparently concerned by the spate of unemployment in the State, Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai on Wednesday engaged about 6000 youths in dry season wheat farming.

Quelea Birds: FG commences aerial spray in Bauchi

Chief Audu Ogbeh

Ogbeh said that President Muhammadu Buhari, who was conscious of food security, directed the ministry to immediately commence aerial spray to curtail the devastation.