Snakes and scorpions on the farm can”t stop Abuja farmers
After Esther Panya (not real name) was bitten by a scorpion on the farm, at the beginning of this year’s farming season in Jikwoyi Phase I, a su
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Eat Ofada rice to boost food security, Amosun charges Nigerians
Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has charged Nigerians to eat locally-made ‘Ofada rice’ regularly to boost food security and
GMO foods released into Nigeria against court order, NGO alleges
The Food Sovereignty Programme for Friends of the Earth Africa has alleged that Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) based cotton have been imported in
Jigawa sugar plantation takes off despite resistance
The establishment of a sugar company by Great Northern Agribusiness Limited in Jigawa State has taken off, despite resistance by the host communities,
Issues as Nigerian farmers welcome GMO cotton
The first Nigerian genetically modified crop was approved for commercial use a fortnight ago. The National Committee on Naming, Registration and Relea