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NAFDAC TO OUST WEED KILLER PARAQUAT BY DEC AS GROUP ADVOCATES FOR BAN

Nigerian Farming Online Magazine November 26, 2020 324 0

An alliance of experts and researchers, Coalition Against Paraquat (CAP), have called for a ban on the importation and usage of paraquat in Nigeria. Paraquat, a chemical herbicide or weed killer also called Gramoxone, is believed to be highly toxic. CAP comprises nine scientists and media Continue Reading

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NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT REITERATES COMMITMENT ON QUALITY FERTILISER FOR CROP PRODUCTION

Nigerian Farming Online Magazine November 17, 2020 183 0

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensure that quality fertilisers were provided to farmers to boost crop production and food nutrition in the country. Dr Abdulkadir Mu’azu, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, said this at a joint meeting of fertiliser stakeholders and security operatives in Abuja. This is contained in Continue Reading

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BIOTECHNOLOGY VITAL TO NIGERIA’S QUEST FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN FOOD PRODUCTION

Nigerian Farming Online Magazine October 9, 2020 139 0

In the last few years, anti-technology crusaders have expressed doubt about Nigeria’s ability to attain food security employing technologies unknown to us and their doubts are premised on the fact that these technologies may have negative impact on our health and the environment. But researchers working on the technology in national research institutes across the […]Continue Reading

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KEBBI SETS UP COMMITTEE ON DISTRIBUTION OF FERTILISER, SEEDS

Nigerian Farming Online Magazine August 10, 2020 211 0

• Borno distributes 6,000 bags The Kebbi State government has inaugurated a committee for the distribution and sale of fertiliser and other inputs to farmers for the 2020 wet season.Inaugurating the committee on behalf of the state government, Chief of Staff to the State Government, Alhaji Suleiman Argungu, said the committee is to ensure that farmers […]Continue Reading

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SCIENTISTS FORM COALITION FOR DEREGISTRATION OF HARMFUL PESTICIDES

Nigerian Farming Online Magazine July 17, 2020 321 0

A group of eminent researchers and journalists have formed a coalition to sustain advocacy efforts against paraquat importation and use in Nigeria, as concerns mount on safety of the toxic herbicide in the country. The coalition, known as Coalition Against Paraquat (CAP), comprises nine scientists and media practitioners with rich experience in advocacy and deep […]Continue Reading

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FOOD SECURITY: FARMER CALLS FOR FERTILISER SUBSIDY

Nigerian Farming Online Magazine April 13, 2020 287 0

A farmers’ leader in Rivers has pleaded with the Federal Government to subsidise fertilizers and other agro inputs to enhance agricultural activities in the 2020 farming season. Mr Godwin Akandu, the President, Etche Farmers’ Cooperative Union said subsidising fertilisers and other inputs would enhance productivities during this year’s farming season. Akandu told the Continue Reading

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FERTILISER ACT: FEPSAN ADVOCATES ADEQUATE BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR IMPLEMENTATION

Nigerian Farming Online Magazine March 6, 2020 365 0

fertilizer Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN) has called for adequate Budgetary Provision  for effective implementation of Fertiliser Quality Control Act. The President of FEPSAN, Mr Thomas Etuh,  made the call at the public presentation of the National Fertiliser Quality Control Act 2019 on Tuesday in Abuja. He urged various implementation Continue Reading

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OGUN FARMERS DECRY FUEL SUPPLY BAN IN BORDER COMMUNITIES

Nigerian Farming Online Magazine November 22, 2019 420 0

Farmers in border communities across the country are currently facing serious challenges over the suspension of fuel supply to filling stations domiciled at the borders, as directed by the Federal Government. The development is not only affecting movement of farm produce to markets, it is also hampering their operations, as majority of them practicing mechanised […]Continue Reading

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AQUATIC WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT IN DANGER FROM PLASTIC WASTE

Nigerian Farming Online Magazine October 12, 2019 465 0

• Professionals call for research and development on biodegradables Aquatic, environmental professionals and scientists have raised the alarm over the menace of plastic waste and dangers it poses to the aquatic wildlife, the environment, sustainable food production systems and ultimately, the human life. They called for exploring available science and technologies, more Continue Reading

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GENETICALLY MODIFIED CROPS HAVE EXPOSED AGRO-CHEMICAL FIRMS, DEALERS, SAYS NABDA

Nigerian Farming Online Magazine August 23, 2019 509 0

Dr Rose Gidado, Deputy Director/Country Coordinator of OFAB Nigeria, National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), spoke with FEMI IBIROGBA, Head, Agro-Economy, on the importance of biotechnologies to the textile industry, economic prosperity and food security. She argued that antagonists of genetically modified crops have no valid evidence to back the purported Continue Reading