Market chair advocates infrastructure for Gombe Okro market

The chairman, okro market in Gombe, Mallam Shaibu Manu has said there is need to provide more safety infrastructure for farmers and the produce in view of the growing strength of the market place.

AfDB, others pledge to make Nigeria a net wheat exporter

The African Development Bank (AfDB) together with other technical partners have reaffirmed their commitment to transform Nigeria into a net wheat exporter with sustainable modern agricultural practices.

Policy summersault hinders wheat productivity in Nigeria, says LCRI former ED

The Lake Chad Research Institute (LCRI) former Executive Director ( ED) Dr. Oluwasina Olabanji has attributed a decline in wheat productivity to policy summersaults on the part of government in Nigeria.

Gene Bank: Nigeria may lose foreign benefits

There is an indication Nigeria might lose a capacity building and other technical support it has been enjoying from one of its major international supporters in the standard development of its gene banks that are meant to protect and preserve our improved seed varieties for future food security.

NIHORT set to host 2nd global conference on Okro

Nigeria being the 2nd largest producer of okro in the world cum first in Africa will by this week Wednesday tomorrow holds the global conference on okro, while the event will be immediately followed by the valedictory lecture mainly dedicated to Dr. O. Olajide Taiwo as part of his retirement.

USDA invests $400M to pay farmers for saving water in drought-stricken West

 Lawmakers have urged the department for “serious changes” to allow more people to benefit from federal conservation programs.

Minister Banda calls for climate action

 Speaking at the recent annual Kulumba Traditional Ceremony of the Chewa people of Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia, held in Zambia, Malawian Minister of Local Government, Unity and Culture, Richard Chimwendo Banda said climate change posed a serious threat to his country and its people.

Balanga Local Gov. Chair attributes Food Security to Peaceful Co-Existence

The Chairman, Balanga Local Government Area in Gombe State, Mr.  Ibrahim Salihu Population has attributed the area's food security to the peaceful co-existence among the residents.

Researchers are confusing us with GMO, hybrid seeds, say farmers...

The Nigerian farmers under the aegis, All Farmers Association of Nigeria ( AFAN) have cried for a rescue over the superiority of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) and hybrid seeds that are being bred by our researchers saying the situation is very confusing.

World Food Day: FG sets up a committee, politics mars agric development

 

The Federal Government ( FG) may have set up a committee to ensure the World food day celebration becomes reality by 16th October next month just as politics has negatively impacted agriculture and food security.