KEYNOTE By Hon. Minister, Chief Audu Ogbeh At The 2017 Farmers’ Field Day and Seed Fair Organised By National Agricultural Seeds Council

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It is my pleasure and honor to deliver this keynote address at this year’s Seed Fair and Farmer’s Field Day, taking place at the instance of the National Agricultural Seed Council of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, in conjunction with SEEDAN and IITA. I congratulate the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) for moving from its rented accommodation in the city to its headquarters here in Sheda.

Will Land Certification Bring Ethiopian Farmers Security?

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The government strongly believes that issuing land certificate to farmers is the only way to bring land tenure security and empower farmers across the country. Nevertheless, some argue that providing land certificate has nothing to do with such kind of security.

10 Reasons Farming is Sexy

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Seed sector will be well policed say NASC DG

Dr. Philip Oluwasegun Ojo.

·        Seed fair kicks off tomorrow.

The National Agricultural Seed Council has promised untiring effort to ensure a sanitized seed industry in Nigeria that would guaranty bumper harvest and food security. This statement was made by the Director Genenral (DG) of the council, Dr. Philip Oluwasegun Ojo.

PRESS RELEASE- FG OPTIMISING AQUA-CULTURE FOR ECONOMIC WEALTH AND JOB CREATION- SENATOR LOKPOBIRI.

Honorable Minister Of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Sen. Heineken Lokpkobiri

The Honorable Minister Of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Sen. Heineken Lokpkobiri has attended a high level meeting of key leaders and Ministers of Fisheries and Global Seafood Sectors.

Tanzania: Fish Prices Shoot Up As Stocks Tumble At Ferry Market

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FISH prices have gone up at Magogoni International Market in Dar es Salaam after fish supplies sharply declined.

Carlotta Mast talks Esca Bona 2017: Collaborating for Food System Change

Collaborating for Food System Change

Esca Bona, an annual conference working for collaborative food system change through innovation, will return to Austin, Texas, for its third year in October 2017.

South Sudan: Simple Concoction Found to Halt Fall Armyworm

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A farmers' group in South Sudan's Imotong state says it has found a way to combat the dreaded fall armyworm, which has devastated crops across the state.

Combating Drought in Jamaica with Farmer Field Schools

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Since winning the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition’s YES! Competition last year, Shaneica Lester and Anne-Teresa Birthwright now run a knowledge transfer project for small-scale farmers in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. Lester and Birthwright’s program, which focuses on irrigation conservation education, provides farmers with skills and education necessary to combat drought-related issues that impact their lands.

20 Leaders Under 40 Who Are Shaping the Future of Our Food System

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we are constantly amazed by the variety of ideas, initiatives, businesses, and research put forth by talented individuals making waves in the food and agriculture sectors. They come from varying backgrounds, regions, and perspectives, and represent a wide range of ages.