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PRESS RELEASE AUDU OGBEH HONOURED WITH ZIK PRICE 2017 LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE

Chief Audu Ogbeh Awarded 

The Hon Minister of Agriculture & Rural Development Chief Audu Ogbeh CFR was on Sunday honored with the Public Service Outstanding Award along with 9 other notable Nigerians by the Public Research and Analysis Center - the body that institutionalized the Zik Leadership Award to recognize, appreciate and encourage distinguished Nigerians who have made significant contributions to the development of the nation.

FECA’s New Face: “no need of going to Songhai for training” Dr. Odedina

FCA students on practical farm with  the Provost in blue T-shirt Dr. Odedina, and in blue native, the Publisher, Foodfarmnews Ayeni Oladehinde,.

The last three years and months of the Federal College of Agriculture, Akure (FECA) under the present Provost, Dr. Samson A. Odedina has worn a new face worthy to be called Centre of Excellence in agricultural value chain training and transferring of improved technologies to farmers, both youths and women across the country; without necessarily going to Songhai towards ensuring food security and wealth creation.

Plant Drought Tolerant Crops - Agriculture Expert

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Promotion the adoption of drought tolerant crop varieties is one of the best ways to address food insecurity challenges in areas that experience erratic weather conditions, an agricultural expert has said.

Merge Agric, Water ministries says Prof. Sani Miko Ahmed

From Left-Prof. Sani Miko Ahmed in discussion with the Director General/CEO NiMet Prof. Sani Abubakar Mashi

The Country Director Sasakawa Global 2000 ( SG2000)-Nigeria Prof. Sani Miko Ahmed has advocated for the merging of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) and Water Resources Ministry together.

Cost of Living Index for Country 2018

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You are looking at Cost of Living Index by country 2018. These indices are historical and they are published periodically.

Images Speak @ IAR Day two Cropping Scheme Last Wednesday.

The FMARD Minister Representative, Mr. Ime. S. Umoh, Former ED, NAERLS Prof.  Z. Abubakar, Prof Ado on day two of the Cropping Scheme.

Companies Secure Deal to Export Livestock to Egypt

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Three local livestock exporters signed a deal with Egyptian Trust for Trade & Transport Company for the supply of 354,000 livestock worth 2.4 billion Br.

New method to improve crops Technique using plant's own DNA could produce crops that are more resistant to drought and disease

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A team of University of Georgia researchers has developed a new way to breed plants with better traits. By introducing a human protein into the model plant species Arabidopsis thaliana, researchers found that they could selectively activate silenced genes already present within the plant.

Industrial Agri-Food Labs Pilot Program Starts

Agri-Food Labs

Industrial agri-food labs pilot program has been commenced in areas where industrial parks' constructions are underway, and would start function when the parks enter production phase.