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AATF solicits Emir of Rano’s support for PBR Cowpea, launches handbook on seed production

In what looks like a proactive move to garner support and advocacy for the adoption of Pod Borer Resistant Cowpea, a delegation led by...

Agricultural foundaton advises beans farmers on new ‘planting window’

The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has identified suitable planting windows for cowpea also known as beans for the different ecologies in the country. Dr....

AATF moves to sustain gains of PBR Cowpea

The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has concluded arrangements to sustain the gain of Nigeria’s first genetically modified crop variety, the Pod Borer Resistant...

Ghanaian farmers upbeat about PBR cowpea

When Bakuvie Zinna, a Ghanaian cowpea farmer, was invited by a local extension agent to take part in demonstrations for a new variety resistant...

Public education, GMOs and Nigeria’s food system

Public knowledge on how Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are produced is essential for its acceptance and adoption to tackle hunger and ensure food sufficiency in...

Genetically modified beans safe for consumption, biosafety agency assures Nigerians

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) on Thursday, April 28, 2022, assured Nigerians that the recently-approved, genetically-modified beans is safe for both human consumption...

Consumers say there’s no difference in taste between GM beans and local variety

Consumers of genetically modified (GM) beans, the pod borer insect resistant variety, on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Abuja testified that it tasted same...

NABDA targets 8m farmers for cultivation of genetically modified cowpea

The Director-General of National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, says eight million Nigerian farmers will benefit directly from cultivating the recently launched...

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Import licence: Oil marketers ask court to dismiss Dangote Refinery’s suit

Three oil marketers have prayed a Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery...
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How agricpreneurs contribute to food security, wealth creation

Ms Rakiya Sadiq’s story is an inspiration for youths especially women in agriculture. Sadiq, a beneficiary of the Golden Morn Agripreneurship...

Examining Nigeria’s exertions toward exploring blue economy

According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the annual economic value of the ocean is estimated at $2.5 trillion. Experts...

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Import licence: Oil marketers ask court to dismiss Dangote Refinery’s suit

Three oil marketers have prayed a Federal High Court...

How agricpreneurs contribute to food security, wealth creation

Ms Rakiya Sadiq’s story is an inspiration for youths especially...
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