As Nigerian Environment Minister becomes Deputy UN Secretary General

 Nigerian Environment Minister becomes Deputy UN Secretary General

HOMEF sees the appointment of Amina Mohammed, the Minister of Environment of Nigeria as the Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, as a validation of her clear focus and universal commitment to the common good – and especially to the environment.

Africa: Pharmacist - When Soft Drinks Harm Softly

soft drinks

The festive season is here and there'll be parties everywhere. One important aspect of every party is the drinks. You can be sure that people will be guzzling down bottles of Soda on Christmas and New Year.

Ethiopia: Center Discovers New Crops, Animal Feed Species

Animal Feed Species

The new varieties could improve production and productivity.The Bako Agricultural Research Center announced that it has submitted its research findings of nine varieties of improved crops and animal fodder species to the National Species Endorsing Committee.

East Africa: Postharvest Losses Still Major Challenge in East Africa

Farmers put their harvested maize on the sun to dry

Smallholder farmers can reduce post-harvest losses and improve income by adopting better storage management practices and technologies.

Why Kebbi state will not participate in GES, by Agric Commisioner

Alhaji Garba Mohammed Dandiga

The commissioner for Agriculture, Kebbi state, Alhaji Garba Mohammed Dandiga has attributed the late delivery of inputs as one of the reasons why his state will not participate in the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) recently rolled out Growth Enhancement Programme (GES) saying subsidy is not what farmers need, but affordability and accessibility of agro inputs.

Buhari Lauds Lagos, Kebbi On Production of Lake Rice

LAKE Rice

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Lagos and Kebbi governments for the successful partnership that gave rise to the local production of LAKE Rice (Lagos-Kebbi Rice).

Tagged: Business Nigeria West Africa Agribusiness Food and Agriculture Nigeria's Cocoa Production Leaves Not So Sweet Taste

cocoa

The president of the Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria (FACAN), Dr. Victor Iyama, has attributed the continued decline in cocoa production in Nigeria to the long period it takes to mature as well as impatience among Nigerian youth, who are expected to embrace its production.

Opportunity in agriculture is under-ultilized says Daula boss

Chairman, Daula farm Ltd, Alhaji Hakimi Jiga

 

If you are one of those who do not really believe in government policy supporting big commercial farmers saying it is their business, then the view of the Chairman of Daula Farm Limited, Alhaji Hakimi Jiga popularly called Seriki Nouma of Kebbi state may make you change the thought.

Nigeria: Lagos Reviews Lake Rice Sales, Assures of Availability

Lake Rice

The Lagos State government has again assured residents of the availability of LAKE Rice at designated outlets across the State.

Kenya: Processors Appeal for Cheap Tea Seedlings for Farmers

Tea

Tea processors in Trans Nzoia want the county government to help new farmers acquire seedlings at affordable prices.