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The Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS)

Thursday, 25 May 2017

Agriculture On Allegations of Corruption Related to Fishing Rights Allocation Process

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DAFF taking action against allegations of corruption related to Fishing Rights Allocation Process
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) of the Republic of South Africa received information about the allegations that could amount to corruption involving a member of the Allocation Team (hereinafter referred to as the "member") in the current Fishing Rights Allocation Process (FRAP).

Wednesday, 24 May 2017

Rwanda: Youth in Agribusiness Must Make the Most of New Partnership

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A new five-year partnership agreement between Rwanda Youth in Agribusiness Forum (RYAF) and Ghanaian African Agribusiness Incubation Network (AAIN) was on Wednesday signed to support youth in agribusiness.

Agro Project Targets 400 Farmers

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A three-year agriculture program targeting 400 farmers in Margibi County has been launched by the Association of Evangelicals of Liberia (AEL).The Jersey Project is aimed at empowering local farmers in Gibi and Kakata Districts.

Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Agro dealers stage peaceful protest in Abuja

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Agro dealers stage peaceful protest in Abuja



The Growth Enhancement Scheme Agro-dealers Association of Nigeria (GESAAN) took to the streets of Abuja recently, to protest the nonpayment of a N39 Billion outstanding debt owed them by the Federal Government.

FG to establish Agro-Rangers against cattle rustlers

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·       *FMARD set to deploy agric plantation
In combating insecurity as regards food production across the country, the Federal Government has disclosed that it intends to launch a new department called Agro-Rangers, to fight multiple taxation of food; farmers- herdsmen clashes and to put a stop to the activities of the cattle rustlers.

Orange-fleshed sweetpotato in school meals to improve nutrition and cut Nigeria’s wheat imports

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The inclusion of Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) in wheat bread and school meals is boosting the nutritional status of children and could help Nigeria to reduce its imports of wheat drastically.

Kano State Govt to Buy Wheat Seed From Sudan, Saudi Arabia

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Wheat Seed
The Kano State Government on Wednesday said it planned to buy wheat seeds from Sudan and Saudi Arabia to boost wheat production in the state.

Zimbabwe: Wheat Farmers Miss Deadline

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MOST farmers have missed the May 15 winter wheat planting deadline after failing to harvest their summer crop in time to make way for the new crop in what could result in output falling far below what is required to meet Zimbabwe's flour requirement.

Monday, 22 May 2017

Apex council approves national commission for agric colleges, among others · Permits Minister to seek FEC approval for TETFUND support

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The 2017 National Council on Agriculture and Rural Development (NCARD) under the steering chairmanship of the Minister, Chief Audu Ogbeh has approved about nine major proposals for action implementations for year.

Remembering the Farmers Who Died Trying to Feed Nation

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South Africa
Every year, the list of farmers on the Wall of Remembrance at Nampo Park in Bothaville, Free State, grows longer.