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Agric & Biotech

GM crops reduce pesticide application, save money – NABDA

The National Agricultural Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has advised farmers to cultivate Genetically Modified (GM) crops to reduce the use of pesticides and save...

Michael Simire - July 21, 2023

Agric & Biotech

Why Inadequate pesticide laws, regulatory lapses exist in Nigeria: Call for caution (II)

Continued from yesterday Part 2: Checking the flaw Based on the issues identified regarding inadequate pesticide laws and regulatory lapses in Nigeria, here are some recommendations...

Michael Simire - June 12, 2023

Agric & Biotech

US EPA bans pesticide that puts children’s health at risk

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said that it will ban a pesticide widely used since 1965 on fruits and vegetables from use...

Michael Simire - August 18, 2021

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Toxic pesticide, pentachlorophenol, banned globally

Delegates from more than 90 countries took the unprecedented step of voting for a global ban on pentachlorophenol – a proven toxic pesticide and...

admin - May 24, 2015

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The second coming of Trump: Serious implications for Nigeria

Upon taking office as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump demonstrated a clear alignment of his...

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