Nigeria Can Make Billions From Cassava Export - Expert

Cassava

Nigeria could earn billions in foreign currency from its 47 million tonnes of cassava tubers produced annually, a university don, Prof. Aloy Ezirim has said.

Civil society groups call for repeal of Biosafety Act

Civil society groups

·       Say with GMOs, farmers plant more, harvest less and lose more

Civil society groups in the country recently staged a rally at the National Assembly, Abuja, demanding a repeal of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) Act and an end to the introduction of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) into the country’s foods and farming scheme.

Smallholder Farmers in Kenya in the Race Against Climate Change

By adopting agroforestry and improved agricultural practices, a community in western Kenya has increased their income and improved their living standards.

Egg glut: Farmers demand Gov mops up

eggs

There has been an indication of increased market glut of poultry products in the recent times which may have been as a result of falling prices of crate of eggs occasioned by influx of imported ones that could not allow farmers to sell at a competitive price. Food Farm News gathered.

Editorial- FG yam export, commendable

YAM

The recently launched yam export to Europe and America by the Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh is a welcome development that was long overdue--towards expanding the market space for farmers and foreign exchange earnings for the entire nation. This step is indeed commendable and on the right path at this critical point in time when the value of the naira has depreciated, with resultant high prices of food items.

We are still within 2017 Calenda for GMO cowpea release

Prof. Mahammed Faguji Ishiaku

·       *Makes Clarification between GMO and bio-fortification.

Prof. Mahammed Faguji Ishiaku is a plant breeder and team leader of cowpea genetic engineering at IAR, Zaria. In his chat with Food Farm Food differentiate between fortified improved varieties using physical processing and bio-technology Engineering technics, said the improved GMO cowpea would be officially presented for commercialization at National by this December as he decried people that have ulterior motives rather than concern for GMO operations in Nigeria. Excerpts…..

Osinbajo to Inaugurate $1.5 Billion Fertilizer Plant in Port Harcourt

farmers

The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, will on Thursday inaugurate a new world-class fertilizer plant built by Indorama Eleme Fertilizer and Chemicals Limited in Port Harcourt.

Netherland’s foreign ministry, Export Council partner to train Nigerians on standards

Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)

In an effort to redeem the image of the country’s indigenous products for acceptance in the international markets, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) in collaboration with Centre for the promotion of import from developing countries (CBI), Netherland, recently held a 3-day professional training for 12 Small and Medium Enterprises on export development to the European Union.

We have impacted in food security, govt must support us more, says Oyo state women leader

The coordinator of National Association of Women farmers of Nigeria, Oyo state chapter, Chief (Mrs) Arinola Aderibigbe

The coordinator of National Association of Women farmers of Nigeria, Oyo state chapter, Chief (Mrs) Arinola Aderibigbe has solicited for government more inputs support  for members of the association saying their contribution to food security was very evident in crops like cassava and maize where best agronomics practice against army worm through IAR&T were exhibited to ensure maximum yield.

How to get rid of armyworms in your farm- Food Tank Agric Research

Armyworms

Armyworms are green-striped caterpillar larvae of the adult armyworm moth. Armyworms got their names because they travel in small armies, eating everything in their paths. A common pest of grass, armyworms will also eat corn, beets, beans, clover, flax, millet and other grains. There are specific steps you can take to remove armyworm infestations from your grass or fields. Additionally, there are some natural methods for keeping armyworms at bay.