OPINION - SCIENCE: Gene editing technology in agriculture: Time for African governments to intervene By Aghan DanielIdaghan@afsta.org

A series of genome editing related research work in Africa has triggered the need for the continent to develop a dedicated policy for new and precision breeding techniques, especially for genome editing.

According to experts who are already doing gene editing research, National Biosafety Authorities in the continent need to develop regulations on the innovation with speed.

Climate Labels on Food to Become a Reality in Denmark

The Danish Government has announced that a climate labeling system on food products will accompany its plan to become carbon neutral by 2050.

Food Organizations Join Forces to Reintroduce Neglected Crops to Global Ecosystems

Over the last century, government policies and large food producers have prioritized farming practices that grow crop varieties with high yields.

Oluwatoyinbo takes over agric college

Following the indefinite suspension of the provost of Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan, Dr. Babajide Adelekan as a result of his arraignment in court for financial impropriety by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), Dr. Foluke Oluwatoyinbo was announced as the acting provost of the institution. This was made known by a source close to the office of the provost.

Soil Science sets to hold 2019 conference at Makurdi

The Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) will by 15th-19th converge its members at the Benue state capital Makurdi for the year 2019 conference to deliberate on better agricultural practices using soil for food security.

Read the content of the message sent to Foodfarmnews below:

“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”.