Nigeria Projects N2.98 Billion to Check Armyworm Invasion

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There is anxiety among farmers in Northeastern Nigeria as the invasion of the African Armyworm has spread to the area, with the Federal Government saying it needs N2.98 billion to check the pest nationwide.

Africa: Exposed - Uganda's Secret GMO Research

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Barbara Ntambirweki, a research fellow with Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE) is preparing for a bit fight - against introduction into the country of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs).

Nigeria: Zero Hunger - Nigerian Governors Endorse Pam to Facilitate Attainment By 2025

Zero Hunger

Five state governors in Nigeria have endorsed a peer advisory mechanism to enable them monitor the implementation of their state-grown agricultural plans with a view to ending hunger by 2030.

Farmers Asking for Further Price Reduction of Fertiliser

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Farmers who spoke to Foroyaa, while welcoming a reduction in the price of fertilizer from 950 dalasis to 700 dalasis, say they were anticipating a much lower price; some are even calling for a free supply of fertilizer to the farming community.

Anti Open Grazing Law Helps Us to Retain Status As Food Basket

Benue State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Micheal Gusa

Benue State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Micheal Gusa in this interview, discusses the challenges of the office of the Attorney-General, the Administration of Criminal Justice Law, the Anti Open-Grazing Law of the sate and other national issues.

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East Africa: Mauritius Hosts Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement Meeting

Sofitel So Mauritius, Bel Ombre.

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Mauritius will host the first Meeting of the Compliance Committee of the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) and the 4th Meeting of the Parties from 23 to 30 June 2017.

South Sudan: Famine is Over, but Situation Remains Dire - UN

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UN aid agencies have downgraded the severity of famine that had been gripping parts of South Sudan. But there are still higher than ever levels of extreme hunger across the country.

Ogbeh: Nigeria Striving to be World’s Top Yam Exporter

Chief Audu Ogbeh

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has pledged support for yam producers, saying the country is pushing to become the number one exporter of the commodity in the world.

Africa: Why Calling for a New Climate Deal Isn't Such a Bad Idea

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US President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord was greeted with consternation in the rest of the world. Both the United Nations and former President Barack Obama described the decision as a major setback.

Somalia: Famine Averted, For Now - UN

A girl cooking outside Sheikh Omar IDP camp in Jowhar, Somalia,

A senior United Nations official says famine has been averted in Somalia for now. He warns food shortages still loom and could result in a catastrophic situation if international support wanes.