Cops Sell Free Govt Forms for $10

cattle

THE government will soon introduce electronic tagging of cattle in a development which is set to stamp out corruption in the marketing and movement of cattle.

How Change Happens: Inspiring Examples from Urban Food Policy

Urban Food Policy

Many of us in the world of food policy are excited by what is happening in cities. Hundreds of municipalities are developing and delivering policies to improve the food system.

Stay Awake for This: Climate Change Is Putting Your Morning Coffee in Danger

 Coffee

According to a recent study by Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, in London, the effects of climate change could cause Ethiopian Arabica coffee beans to go extinct before the end of the century. The study finds that the number of locations in Ethiopia naturally suited to growing Arabica is projected to drop anywhere from 68 percent to 99.7 percent—or extinction—by 2080.

Rwanda: Fresh University Graduates to Drive Agric Modernisation and Food Security Efforts

farmer

Efforts geared at strengthening modern farming and helping spur crop production to ensure food security have been boosted by deployment of fresh agriculture university graduates in different parts of the country to support farmers.

Press Statement- Statement on Illegal Shipment of GMO maize into Nigeria

GMO Maize

We read the report of the press conference by the Director General of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) at which he decried the importation of genetically modified (GM) maize into Nigeria.

22 Inspirational Women in Food and Agriculture

Female farmer

Women are crucial to the functioning of a healthy and sustainable food system. At Food Tank, we are continually inspired by the hard work and creativity of women farmers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, community leaders, and family members.

Twenty Initiatives Saving Seeds for Future Generations

Seeds

By saving, exchanging, and reusing seeds over thousands of years, farmers and gardeners carefully selected crops for various traits adapted to many growing conditions and climates, creating a rich genetic plant heritage that formed the base of the global food supply.

CropMobster: Growing Community through Crowdsourcing

Farmers

Founded as a resource to prevent food waste, the CropMobster network has grown into an online platform for farmers, food activists, and pantries to exchange resources.

New FAO Guidelines Help Countries Achieve Climate Pledges

Climate

The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently unveiled a new set of guidelines to support developing countries balance the needs of increased food production and climate change adaptation. The guidelines aim to support governments in making sure that the agriculture sector is both included in national climate change adaptation plans and made more resilient and sustainable.

PRESS RELEASE- FG Committed To Quality Agro Products For Nigerians and the Global Communities – Audu Ogbeh

Chief Audu Ogbeh

 The present Administration has been commended on her giant stride and foresightedness in revolutionizing Agriculture in Nigeria for more food safety and quality assurance of Agricultural commodities.