“Food Won’t Solve Hunger. Income Will.”

Ontario has become the battleground for the food insecurity debate in Canada. A pilot project providing low-earning residents a guaranteed income came to a screeching halt under new provincial leadership.

Issues, as Nigeria prepares for wheat conference

* Focus on seeds, NIRSAL and out-grower 

As the strategic committee on Nigerian Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) programme on wheat compact commenced preparation towards hosting the international conference scheduled for between July 24 and 26, 2019, issues of quality seeds, role of Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System (NIRSAL) and a structured out-growers commencement were well deliberations for way forward.

SOLVING PROBLEMS OF FARMERS / HERDSMEN CONFLICT IN NIGERIA – A PERSPECTIVE by Engr. O. M. Akeju

INTRODUCTION

The arable farmers and Pastoralists conflicts have been pre – dated to colonial days. Historically, the colonial masters faced the challenges; the major herdsmen / farmers conflict of 1948 was a good example.

Traditional Crops in Western Africa Are at Risk from Outdated Seed Laws

In many parts of Western Africa, climate change is affecting farmers and biodiversity, and outdated seed laws are making matters worse.

PRESS RELEASE- NIGERIA ANNUAL MILK IMPORTS PRODUCTS IS CURRENTLY ESTIMATED AT $1.3 BILLION.

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development kicks-off a 2day congress on the 4^th Global Dairy Congress Africa, with the theme “Accelerating Investment and Cooperation of Dairy in Africa”.

NASC Trains Certification Officers, Others On operations Of Seed Tracker

The National Agriculture Seeds Council (NASC), has commenced sensitization on operations and uses of the 'National Seed Tracker' in its bid to improve the seed system towards a sustainable food and nutritional security in the country.

Images speak @ meeting of NPFS-PPP/BOI Agro Processing factor Investors and Contractor

Images speak @ meeting of NPFS-PPP/BOI Agro Processing Factor Investors and Contractors.. see more images.

Opinion | Mindful Eating Could Rebuild Health for Communities of Color

There is a health crisis in low-income communities of color caused partly by poor nutrition. Many traditional and healthy eating habits have been abandoned due to migration, immigration, and high poverty.

Four Food Advocates are Speaking Up Against an Unfair System that is Causing Hunger to Persist

Four food advocates from across the United States may challenge your preconceptions of today’s farmers.

NPPAN chooses new election date

National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) has slated August 28 and 29, 2019 for board members’ meeting and the election into executive posts of the association. The President of the association, Engr. Henry Oladunjoye told food farm news in Abuja.