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Liberia: Eggs Price Skyrockets - Importers Blame Ukraine War
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Eggs, a major source of protein for the Liberian population, are now scarce and expensive. A single egg is sold at the same price as a cup of rice, an [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 06-Apr-2023
Nigerian Government to Support Imo Agriculture Varsity With Farm Equipment
The Federal Government has pledged to support the Imo State University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Omwago, with agricultural equipment, accessories, and grants. Dr. [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Apr-2023
NOA sensitises Nasarawa state residents on open defecation
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), has sensitised residents of 13 local government areas of Nasarawa State against defecating in open places to avoid polluting the environment [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Apr-2023
NAGGW to Build strong Relationships To Meet Great Green Wall Initiative
The National Agency for the Great Green Wall, (NAGGW), in Nigeria says it is committed to building on strong relationships in the future to meet the objectives of the Great Green W [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Apr-2023
Kwara state Strengthens Partnership with LNRBDA on Food Security
The Kwara State Government North Central Nigeria has pledged to strengthen the existing partnership with Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority (LNRBDA), and other relevant [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Apr-2023
Kenya: Vihiga to Promote Indigenous Vegetable Farming
[Capital FM] Vihiga -- Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichlo has asked farmers to plant indigenous vegetables, which mature fast and are profitable. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Apr-2023
Southern Africa: The Fair4ALL Project - Supporting Efforts to Increase Opportunities for Women Small-Scale Producers
[] For many years, the Graça Machel Trust has worked with women-led farmers to propel them beyond subsistence farming into viable businesses that participate equitably in the agri [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Apr-2023
Rwanda: PM Outlines Four Projects to Boost Rwanda Agricultural Sector
[New Times] Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente, on Monday, April 3, presented to the Parliament four major projects that the government is banking on to fix issues affecting agricultu [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Apr-2023
Rwanda: Kagame, Ruto to Discuss Northern Corridor, Food Security, Tech
[New Times] Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto is set to arrive in Rwanda on Tuesday, April 4, for a two-day state visit. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Apr-2023
Nigeria: Tomato Farmers In Kano State Lose Over U.S.$3 Million In Pest Attack
[Daily Trust] Over N1.5 billion worth of tomato plantations is said to have been destroyed by the recent attack of tuta absoluta, a tomato pest that is described as one of the most [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Apr-2023
Uganda: Alcohol Control Bill - an Opportunity to Fight Illicit Alcohol
[Observer] On November 8, 2022, the Parliament of Uganda, presided over by the Right Hon. Speaker, Anita Among, permitted Tororo District Woman Representative, Hon. Sarah Opendi to [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 05-Apr-2023
Osun varsity VC makes case for useful information for smallholder farmers
Tribune Online Osun varsity VC makes case for useful information for smallholder farmers By Nurudeen Alimi VICE-Chancellor, Osun State University, Professor Odunayo Clement Adeb [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Apr-2023
NESG seeks increased women participation in agriculture
Tribune Online NESG seeks increased women participation in agriculture Collins Nnabuife|Abuja THE Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has sought for increased participation of [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Apr-2023
Nigeria ready for genome editing technology —NABDA
Tribune Online Nigeria ready for genome editing technology —NABDA Collins Nnabuife|Abuja THE Director-General of National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) Professor A [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Apr-2023
FAO, ECOWAS, EU, partners strengthen science-based fisheries management across West Africa
Tribune Online FAO, ECOWAS, EU, partners strengthen science-based fisheries management across West Africa Collins Nnabuife|Abuja THE Economic Community of West African States (E [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Apr-2023
Experts explore 25 tomato, pepper seed varieties in Nigeria
Tribune Online Experts explore 25 tomato, pepper seed varieties in Nigeria AGRICULTURAL experts at Prime Agro Seed in collaboration with Netherland-based agro solutions firm, PROFY [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Apr-2023
How Oyo govt will generate N1bn annually from agribusiness —OYSADA DG
Tribune Online How Oyo govt will generate N1bn annually from agribusiness —OYSADA DG Director-General, Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) and Executive Assistant [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Apr-2023
Oyo State Trains Officials On Early Flood Signs
The Oyo State Government has commenced training for its officers on Early Warning System, as part of efforts to combat flooding in the state. At the training, held in Ibadan, the s [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Apr-2023
Liberia: Farmers Hail EU-Funded Integrated Rice-Fish Farming Technology
[New Dawn] Beneficiary farmer groups of the EU-funded DeSIRA Integrated Rice Fish Farming System (IRFFS) Project have hailed the project's technology after recording high yields. [...]
Region: N/A
Date: 04-Apr-2023
Kwara State partners with Bank to Establish Agro-industrial Processing Zone
In its drive to boost agriculture, the Governor of Kwara state, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq says the State Government is partnering with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to establish [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 31-Mar-2023
Agency Distributes Food Items to Vulnerable Households in Kano State
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) started distributing food supplies to 500 households in Kano State,Nigeria. Food supplies that had been donated by King Salman Human [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 31-Mar-2023
Climate-resilient Economy Possible with Climate-smart Agricultural Practices -AfDB
The African Development Bank (AfDB), has identified various ways to build a climate-resilient economy in Nigeria, including the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices. Th [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 31-Mar-2023
Nigeria Ready for Genome Editing Technology -Agency
With the biosafety laws put in place, the Director-General of National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA),Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha has said Nigeria is ready for genome editin [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 31-Mar-2023
Area Council Distributes Agro-chemical products,Farm Inputs to Abuja Farmers
Launching the year 2023 farming season, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), distributed agro-chemical products and farm inputs to 120 selected farmers across the 12 existing polit [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 31-Mar-2023
Akwa Ibom State Government Distributes Farm Inputs to Secondary Schools
As part of preparations for the first planting season, the Akwa Ibom state Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture has commenced the distribution of farm inputs to secondar [...]
Country: Nigeria
Region: N/A
Date: 31-Mar-2023