FG renames Animal production department, makes it a full fledge from veterinary

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*Association demand second term of former director

In a spirited effort aimed at ensuring professionalism in animal production in Nigeria, the Federal Government through its Head of Service has approved the change of name of the department of Animal Production and Husbandry of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Abuja and all its divisional offices to Animal Husbandry Services Department.

Ethiopia: Chamber Says Agro-Chemical Investment Lucrative

Agro-Chemical

The Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations (ACCSA) said raising members awareness of the country's investment opportunities would help bridge decision making gaps.

$5.2bn Spent on 55 Projects in Nigeria-Says African Development Bank

AFDB PRESIDENT

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says its portfolio which comprises of 55 projects are being implemented in Nigeria, amounting to 5.2 billion dollars to support inclusive growth and development.

New WHO report calls for action against harmful online food marketing

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A new report by the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe) urges policy makers to implement regulation reducing children’s exposure to digital marketing of foods high in fats, salt, and sugar.

Statistics: The Challenges of Monitoring the 2030 Agenda

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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which seeks the eradication of poverty and hunger and to which all countries have pledged to implement, requires a sweeping paradigm shift on several fronts.
Its advent also marks a turning point for the global statistical system.

A Conversation with Suzy Friedman of the EDF on Sustainable Crops and Consumer Expectations

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With a new strategic approach, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is reevaluating how to feed a growing population and commit to sustainability.

Zimbabwe: Prisons Have No Food for Babies - Report

 Food for Babies

Zimbabwe's Prison and Correctional Services (ZPCS) is reportedly failing to feed appropriate food to babies of jailed mothers as it is "receiving inadequate budgetary from treasury allocations".

African Economic Conference Closes With Call for Agriculture to Be At the Centre of Africa's Development

The 11^th African Economic Conference (AEC)

The 11^th African Economic Conference (AEC) wound up in Abuja, Nigeria on Wednesday, after three days of intensive discussions on how African countries can achieve agro-allied industrialization.

NSCCIMA Seeks International Market For Nsukka-Pepper

The yellowish Nsukka-pepper

The Nsukka Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NSCCIMA) says it is seeking international market to sell a species of Nsukka-pepper.

Press Release- China Donates Mycotoxin Handbooks to Nigeria

Chief Audu Ogbeh

 

The Peoples’ Republic of China, through her embassy in Nigeria, has donated Mycotoxin handbooks to Nigeria to assist the country in her efforts to achieve food safety.