Staffs recruitment killing research

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·       NAERLS boss speaks

The challenges in the research system in Nigeria may have added another feather from the usual lack of fund to recruitment priority given to administrative and accounting staffs over scientists and agricultural superintendents that are core to ensuring availability of improved technologies for best global practices.

No GMO proposal yet says NACGRAB boss

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·        OFAB says registration in progress

The high expectation to register at least two genetically modified industrial cotton and cowpea seeds with the National Committee on Naming, Registration and Release of Crop Varieties domiciled at National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB) by the end of 2018 projection for commercialization have been hazy as proposal towards such has not been received, the Chief executive Officer, Dr. Sunday Alalade said in a telephone conversation with Food Farm News.

PRESS RELEASE- AGRICULTURE WILL ENRICH RURAL POPULACE AND STABILISE STRUCTURE OF THE COUNTRY --OGBEH

Chief Audu Ogbeh

The Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has said that Agriculture   is the biggest and fastest way of enriching the rural populace and stabilizing the polity.

Alarm on Milk With High Levels of Bacteria

Farmer milks his cow in Busia, Kenya

The Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) has raised concern over unsafe milk sold by dairy farmers that contain high residues of drugs such as antibiotics, pesticides and preservatives.

Sponges, Urban Forests and Air Corridors - How Nature Can Cool Cities

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As China battles the twin challenges of rapid city growth and extreme weather, it is adopting a new tactic: Turning its cities into giant sponges.

South Africa Poultry Group Calls for Probe of Forced Labour in Brazil

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South Africa's poultry industry body has asked the government to investigate allegations of forced labour in the sector in Brazil, the world's largest poultry exporter.

Fish Traders Protest Plans to Have Selected Nile Perch Distributors

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Nile Perch is one of the most enjoyed fish species in Uganda with many engaged in selling the delicacy.

Agricultural Enterprises Are Killing Lake Victoria

Fishermen in a boat in Lake Victoria.

Agricultural effluent and untreated wastewater being discharged into Lake Victoria are major contributors to the destruction of its fragile ecosystem.

FG, states to train cattle breeders on artificial insemination

Chief Audu Ogbeh

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) will soon in partnership with about ten states of the federation embark on artificial insemination training for select cattle breeders. Food Farm News recently finds out.

PRESS STATEMENT

The Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh

                                

The Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has expressed sadness at the continued spate of killings across the country.