FG releases 15 new crop varieties, 2 privately bred chickens

The Federal Government ( FG) apex decision making committee on the varietal release chaired by Prof. Olusoji Olufajo  has approved 15 improved crops varieties along with two chickens brought by different private farms.

9th livestock varietal sub committee charges breeders for registration

The 9th meeting of the Technical Sub Committee ( TSC) on livestock has advised many corporate organizations in livestock and fish farming to embrace registration of their various breeds in animals, birds and fishes.

Varietal Release portal will reduce paper work, says NACGRAB Director

*Need for training 

The National Agricutural Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB) Director, Dr. A. U. Okere has posited the need to embrace the use of Varietal Release Portal ( VRP) in the process of seeds commercialization in Nigeria just as the need for train the trainers was also suggested by the Chairman, Technical Sub- Committee on Naming, Registration and Release in Nigeria.

Why Crops Technical Sub- Committee declined IAR barley candidates

The members of the technical sub committee on crop varieties yesterday in Ibadan, Oyo state refused to take requests of four barley candidates from the Institute for Agricutural Research (IAR) for official release., reason being lacking collaboration with the Institute that has the genetic crop mandate.

Global Okra Round table GORT II: How NIHORT is responding to the food security

 The recently held 2nd global conference on okra in Nigeria has unveiled many scientific improvement efforts of the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) towards achieving the food security emergency being declared on the agricultural sector by Mr. President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Oyo State Agric Extension Office Deserted, Federal Director laments

The Oyo state Agricutural extension office was evidently emptied during the office working hours. Food Farm News visit revealed.

Governor hails Sasakawa rice, cassava project

The Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, has commended the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) for the cassava and rice value chains development initiative currently implementing in the North Central State, saying his state is enjoying its positive impact in the food sector.

The inputs are for cluster farmers, not for area council, says Agric Minister

 

The Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security ( FMAFS) Sen. Abdullahi Sabi has cleared the air over the ownership of inputs brought as part of the program to mark the World Food Day at Buhari area council of the FCT, saying the inputs are for the cluster farmers only.

Cross River Ready to Host Agric Council Meeting

The Commissioner for Agriculture, Cross River State, Mr. Johnson  Ebokpo has said his state is ready to host the upcoming National Council of Agriculture (NCA) meeting. Although no specific date has been announced for the meeting.

Drama as Agric Minister Confirms AFAN President

 The Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security ( FMAFS), Sen. Abdullahi Sabi, has reaffirmed the leadership of Arch. Kabiru Ibrahim as the legitimate president of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) during a visit to a cluster farm in Bwari Area Council.