PRESS RELEASE-PRESIDENT BUHARI SIGNS AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (AMENDMENT) BILL 2021 INTO LAW; OKAYS TWO NEW TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

In consonance with the commitment of his administration to diversify the economy with agriculture playing a critical role, President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (Amendment) Bill 2021.  

More GMOs for release, says NABDA DG

·       ARCN points Bt cowpea scarcity

Lt Pretty AIT, Middle Rt Vincent Daily Trust both winners of OFAB Grant.

The Director-General (DG) National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha has said five more Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) crops will soon be released into the Nigerian markets for more improved yield to stem down food prices.

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE 1ST NATIONAL COCONUT CONFERENCE AND EXPO 2021(WORLD COCONUT DAY) HELD AT THE CONFERENCE HALL, NIGERIA EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL (NEPC), ABUJA FROM THURSDAY, 2ND – FRIDAY, 3RD SEPTEMBER, 2021.

Introduction

The 1st National Coconut Conference and Expo 2021 (World Coconut Day) in Nigeria with the theme “COSIN: Towards Sustainable Economic Development in Nigeria” was organized by the National Coconut Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NACOPPMAN) in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. 

Produce rejection: Custom Controller berates government officials

*BOA helps with equity

A Nigerian Custom Service (NCS) Controller, Trade/Facilitation department Mr. Anthony Ayalogu has taken a swipe on government officials saying they are responsible for the rejection of our agricultural produce into other countries by allowing them get out of the country's shore without proper procedure. He said this at the just concluded Agricon conference held at the conference centre at Abuja.

Images speak @ OFAB Day held in Abuja.

 

Images speak @ OFAB Day held in Abuja. see more images below.....

Minister says update of farmers’ database will increase food productivity

* NAQS, FMITI emphasise on standard

The Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) has begun the process of updating the database of farmers and improvement of all agricultural related institutions as a means to increase the productivity of food system that will meet the growing population demand aspiration, says the Minister of state, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu.

The nutritive value of black soldier fly larvae reared on common organic waste streams in Africa

In Africa, livestock production currently accounts for about 30% of the gross value of agricultural production. However, production is struggling to keep up with the demands of expanding human populations, the rise in urbanization and the associated shifts in diet habits. High costs of feed prevent the livestock sector from thriving and to meet the rising demand.

Images speak @ the ongoing 1st National Animal Feed Summit 2021, held in Abuja.

 

Images speak @ the ongoing 1st National Animal Feed Summit 2021, held in Abuja.

Trade Director asks Association to brand Nigerian Apple

  The Director, Commodity and Export Department (CED), Federal Ministry Industry and Trade (FMITI) Mr. Suleman Adebayo Audu has advised on the need to uniquely distinct the productivity of  Nigerian apple with competitive standard that will give it an edge over others on the globe.

FACAN wants new rice executives to intensify productivity

The Vice President (VP), Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria (FACAN), Alhaji Sheriff Balogun has advised the new leadership of Rice organization to ensure higher productivity of the produce for more economic earnings in the country.