Awareness of nutritional benefits of Vitamin A cassava in Africa increasing, says IITA
By Mohammed Kandi
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) said the bio-fortified cassava, which is rich in vitamin A, is becoming widespread in Africa,...
Nigeria to improve leather production for economic viability- Minister
By Mohammed Kandi
In a bid to develop robust leather industry in Nigeria, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, has evolved strategies that would...
World Food Day: FAO urges political will, family farming against hunger
By Mohammed Kandi
The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has called on African Governments to keep to their political commitments and encourage holistic...
Increase funding for agric research, extension services, ABU, VC tells FG
The Vice Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Prof Abdullahi Mustapha, has urged the Federal Government to increase funding for agricultural research and extension services,...
FG partners Enugu Gov’t on palm production
In a bid to re-position Nigeria as the world’s largest producer of palm-oil, the Federal Government in partnership with the Enugu State Government is...
