Editorial: Why researchers should stop at scientific proof on GMOs

 

The negative criticism Genetically Modified Organism Seeds ( GMOs) is receiving in the recent times may have not been that much if our scientists had stopped at the scientific superiority of these varieties especially in Tela maize over other conventional  and hybrid seeds. But rather they tend to paint a picture as if there will be no food security without GMO varieties in the country.

Food Security: UN, FG agrees on paradigm shift

Having understood the long relationship of the Nigerian Agricutural sector with foreign international organizations, both the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security ( FMAFS) Sen. Abubakar Kyari and United Nations ( UN), Deputy Secretary General (D-SG) have both mentioned the need to re- strategize on food security in Nigeria.

Former Agric correspondents chairman dies

 

The death of the former chairman, Agriculture Correspondents Association of Nigeria ( ACAN) Mr. John O. Oba has been announced.

NAIC boss emphasizes insurance, sympathies with farmers

The Managing Director ( MD)/ Chief Executive Officer ( CEO), Nigerian Agricutural Insurance Corporation ( NAIC) Mrs. Folashade Joseph has encouraged farmers to harness potential of insurance coverage to achieve climate smart agriculture towards food security, just as she sympathised with those who are recently affected by flood impact across the country.

Agric Minister raises flood alerts, emphasizes on insurance

 

The Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security ( FMAFS), State, Sen Abdullahi Sabi Aliyu has announced that 31 states have been penciled for high flood risk, while 249 local governments will experience moderate flood.

Oyo state clears air on farming settlements

 

The Oyo state Ministry of Agriculture has said the rumour of farming settlements being sold was not correct, but stated some parts of them were on lease to investors who built living quarters for their workers on the land.

Cassava President calls for farmers' sensitization on planting edible cuttings

The President, National Cassava Growers Association of Nigeria (NCGA) Alhaji Mustapha Othman has called for immediate farmers' training on cassava cutting either in edible or industrial variety.

Farmers endorse genetically seeds, frown at unaccesible support

The Nigerian farmers have indicated their intentions to embrace the planting of genetically modified seeds for its potential to give more increased production based on the resistance characteristics to pest/disease, drought and floods.

Delayed funding for 2024 Agric impact farming, South West faces famine

There is a great indication that the year 2025 may be faced with another food shortage as the funding to prevent such has been delayed by the Federal Government ( FG) just as South West states May face serious famine due to neglect of the sector.

Agro-Dealers defend, say we didn't create farmers' list

The National President, Agro-dealers Association, Alhaji Kabiru Fara has disabused the wrong accusations of round tripping being alleged his members against farmers during the 2023 dry season farming, saying they operated based on the directives given by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security ( FMAFS), just as he emphasized that the program was 85% successful.