With an Eye on Hunger, Scientists See Promise in Genetic Tinkering of Plants

Scientists at the University of Illinois used tobacco because it is a particularly fast and easy plant to use when trying new genetic alterations. They hope food crops will also be successful.

A decade ago, agricultural scientists at the University of Illinois suggested a bold approach to improve the food supply: tinker with photosynthesis, the chemical reaction powering nearly all life on Earth.

Agro dealers ready for protest

Agro dealers ready for protest

The Growth Enhancement Scheme Agro-dealers Association of Nigeria (GESAAN) is ready to stage a third protest in Abuja over N29 billion owed its members by the Federal Government, which has remained unpaid since 2014. A reliable source disclosed this to Food farm news, in Abuja.

FAO intensifies efforts to control devastating crop pest

FAO

·       * Train extension workers to control Fall Armyworm

As part of the efforts to ensure sustainable food and nutrition security in Nigeria, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) trained extension workers on the management and control of the Fall Armyworm (FAW). 

Prices of cassava stems retreat to N400 per bundle

A recently harvested demo plot in Oyo state with farmers in jubilation over bumper yield from an improved weed controlled plots

Prices of cassava stems have nosedived to N400 per bundle after touching a high of N1200 as demand eases in Nigeria.

Ibadan Animal Health College staff in faceoff with management

Federal College of  Agriculture Moore Plantation, Ibadan

The Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan witnessed another faceoff between the members of Staff and the management recently.

PRESS RELEASE- NIGERIA POISED TO BOOST PRODUCTION OF FISH AND AQUACULTURE - MINISTER OF STATE, AGRICULTURE.

Fish

Worried by the low level of development in aquaculture in Nigeria, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has expressed the readiness of the present administration to increase the level of fish production and aquaculture in the country.

The Future of Food: To GMO or Not To GMO?

These Foods Aren’t Genetically Modified but They Are ‘Edited’

Gene-edited soybeans will be made into cooking oil that will not need hydrogenation, which yields trans fats. CreditCellectis Group

In a few years, you could be eating the next generation of genetically altered foods — potatoes that do not turn brown or soybeans with a healthier mix of fatty acids.

Images speak @ FCA, Akure

The visit of the Executive Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to the Federal College of Agriculture, Akure yesterday,15th March 2018. Along with the Governor, his Deputy Barrister Agboola Ajayi, the SSG Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde, Chief of Staff, Chief Gbenga Ale. others are from the Banks, Captains of Industries and other stakeholders in Agriculture. At hand are the Chairman, Governing board, Chief Bayo Oyero and one other member, Hon. Tola Awo.

The visit of the Executive Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to the Federal College of Agriculture, Akure yesterday,15th March 2018. Along with the Governor, his Deputy Barrister Agboola Ajayi, the SSG Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde, Chief of Staff, Chief Gbenga Ale. others are from the Banks, Captains of Industries and other stakeholders in Agriculture. At hand are the Chairman, Governing board, Chief Bayo Oyero and one other member, Hon. Tola Awo.

PRESS RELEASE - MINISTER INAUGURATES 23 BOARDS UNDER AGRIC MINISTRY

 Hon Minister of State,Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri delivering his speech while inaugurating Chairmen and Members of   Boards of 23 parastatals, Agencies and Institutions under the supervision of his Ministry  newly inaugurated yesterday in Abuja.

The Honorable Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri (PHD) yesterday at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja, inaugurated Chairmen and Members of Boards of 23 parastatals, Agencies and Institutions under the supervision of his Ministry with a charge that members should regard their appointments as clarion call to service.