Food security: New partnership launched in Nigeria, 10 African countries
A new partnership to boost food security in Nigeria and 10 other African countries by using artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite imagery to measure and predict crop yields, has been launched …
Nigerian university launches first organic waste power plant
Agricultural by-products such as corn husks and wood chips, among others, are sources of organic waste that could be used as waste materials to power the plant.
Global Engineering Group Bühler Wants to Tackle Food Safety with A.I. Talent from Asia
While the technical outcome of the challenge — which has a prize of $10,000 for first place, $2,500 for second place, and internship opportunities at Bühler for third place winners — Bashford is also keen to identify talent in.....
Got an Innovative Food Idea? The European Union Wants to Know
The agrifood industry needs more qualified entrepreneurs to enter the space, according to a new initiative from the European Union (EU) that wants to propel more entrepreneurs and innovators into the sector.
Weather Condition: NMetS says farmers need proper guidance from agriculture extension workers
“Definitely those farmers planting crops that do not need much rain will do their planting."
Minister: Nigeria spends $60 million annually on fish import
His state counterpart, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, said the focus of the present administration is to achieve self-sufficiency in food production, which can only be achieved through extensive research.
N200bn Agric Export Intervention Fund Excites Stakeholders
‘The decision is a welcomed development. We have seen our farm produce wasting away while waiting to get approval for importation. The decision of the bankers committee and the CBN will ensure that.."
FG engages 130,000 graduates as extension workers
“Extension service has a crucial role to play in reviving the agricultural sector in the country.
Atlas AI, AGRA sign pact for food security in Nigeria, 10 others
Countries covered by the agreement include Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Cote d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Mali.
Drought may hinder Kenya’s economic growth – World Bank
“Risks include drought conditions that could curtail agricultural output, especially if the country’s grain-growing counties are affected,” the bank said.
Bill on modernisation of agriculture 'll transform Nigeria - Senate
According to the Senate, the bill when passed into law, will give the required legal framework for mechanized farming in the.....
3 Nigerians, others each get $391,500 research grant to develop Africa
“Wheat production in Africa is currently characterised by low yields, high susceptibility to diseases, and poor end-user quality due to the use of poor quality seed with low genetic potential.
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Over 20 million bags of rice smuggled into Nigeria in three months —Rice Millers
“Investors in Nigeria have made enormous financial commitment in the rice sub-sector. “Unfortunately, the only threat to the industry’s total development is smuggling."
FG to partner The Netherlands on seed development
A statement signed and released by the NAQS spokesperson, Dr Nwodo said that the agency did not demand or exact charges outside the approved fees under any circumstance, as it charges less than that amount for a full 20-feet container.
Fertiliser policy has reduced price from N13,000 to N5,500, VP claims
Osinbajo claimed that the next level in the agricultural sector would be extending agricultural credits more extensively, “especially to farmers in the south.”