Chinese scientists have identified a rare gene variant that could help rice mature earlier, while maintaining or increasing yields. The discovery was made by a research team led by Zhang Jian at the China National Rice Research Institute, reported by TV BRICS, a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) partner. TheContinue Reading
By Awayi Kuje The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development is training over 60 veterinarians to eradicate Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in sheep and goats by 2030. The ministry stated its commitment to eradicating the deadly viral disease to secure livelihoods, boost national revenue, and ensure long-termContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government has called for a shift from reactive measures to proactive early-warning drought management strategies to curb accelerating land degradation and desertification in the country. The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government is implementing policies aimed at reducing methane emissions from dumpsites and promoting sustainable waste management practices across the country. The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, stated this at a stakeholder engagement workshop on the Multi-Solving Action for Methane Reduction in Nigeria (MAMRN) Project,Continue Reading
By Abigael Joshua An NGO, the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) has called for the expansion of community-based waste management and waste-to-wealth initiative in Nigeria. The Executive Director of GIFSEP, Dr Michael David, made the call at a Knowledge Management Workshop to mark the completion ofContinue Reading
Training By Isioma Nwabasha The Delta Government has commenced agribusiness training programme for no fewer than 1,000 youths across the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr Val Arenyeka, disclosed this at a three-day training programme in Ughelli on Wednesday Arenyeka described agriculture as a major avenue forContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government says 33,000 hectares of land have been reserved within the Abuja Master Plan for livestock settlements. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, disclosed this on Friday inContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) on Thursday graduated 250 mechanisation service providers under the National Agricultural Mechanisation Service Providers (NAMSP) Training Programme. The graduates are the first cohort trained under the programme, which targets 4,000 participants nationwide to strengthen technical capacity and improve agriculturalContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The National Association of Mango Producers, Processors and Marketers of Nigeria (NAMPPMAN) has sought the mentorship and technical expertise of former Adamawa State Governor, Murtala Nyako, to revitalise the country’s mango sector. The association made the appeal during a courtesy visit to Nyako in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Lagos State Government has inaugurated the Agege Fresh Food Hub to address post-harvest losses and strengthen food security. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Mid-Level Agro-Produce Hub was commissioned on Wednesday at Pen Cinema, Agege, Lagos. The facility is the third inContinue Reading
