The GMO debate: What to consider
The debate around Genetically Modified Organisms has been characterized by lack of information and understanding of the complexities around biotechnology. Any state must undertake...
Summit: African, U.S. leaders announce new partnership to assist farmers
By Mohammed Kandi, with agency report
The New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition now has commitments from private investors totaling more than $10 billion,...
Ministry moves to stimulate agric cooperatives via financial inclusion
By mohammed Kandi
In a bid to revamp cooperative societies for the rural farmers in Nigeria, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has convened...
Minister assures of ‘swift’ adoption of BT cotton in Nigeria
By Mohammed Kandi
Following array of advocacies for Nigeria to join the rest of the world in adopting Bio-technology (BT) in its agriculture for profuse...
Report sheds new light on gender gaps in agriculture
African research institutes need to provide policymakers with better evidence on what works to close the large gap in agricultural production between men and...
