Category: Agriculture

– EU authorizes additional genetically modified maize events for import – Global trends in GMO crop approvals reflect shifting agricultural policies China and EU Advance GMO Crop Approvals to Strengthen Food Supply Chains In a significant move to enhance food security and agricultural productivity, China has approved 17 genetically modified (GM) and gene-edited crop varieties,…

– Empowering Nigerian Women in Agriculture – Enhancing Food Security through Support for Female Farmers – Bridging the Gender Gap in Agricultural Financing Smallholder women farmers in Nigeria are urging the government to provide targeted interventions through the Agricultural Development Fund to address the challenges they face in accessing resources and support. Despite constituting a…

– Enhancing Climate-Smart Agriculture in Nigeria – Utilizing Social Marketing for Sustainable Farming – Bridging Communication Gaps in Agricultural Practices In the wake of severe floods in 2024 that devastated Nigerian farmlands and displaced approximately 200,000 people, the Nigerian government has pledged to implement climate-smart, low-carbon farming practices nationwide through the $1.1 billion Green Imperative…

– Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones in Nigeria – Agricultural industrialization initiatives in Nigeria – Job creation through agro-industrial hubs On April 8, 2025, Vice President Kashim Shettima initiated the construction of Phase 1 of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Kaduna State, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s agricultural industrialization efforts. This project aims…

– Agricultural transformation in Nigeria – AfDB Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones – Nigeria food security initiatives 2025 Nigeria, in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), is set to implement the first phase of the $538 million Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme to tackle food insecurity and drive rural development. Groundbreaking ceremonies will take…

– NiMet weather forecast Nigeria – Nigeria food security – Climate-smart agriculture Nigeria Farmers in Nigeria are calling for strict adherence to the Nigerian Meteorological Agency’s (NiMet) weather predictions to help prevent food insecurity. They stress that following seasonal climate forecasts will enable farmers to better plan their planting and harvesting activities, reducing crop losses…

– Agrotoxins Threaten Food Sovereignty in South Africa – Tribunal Confronts Agrarian Feudalism and Government Policies – Farmers, Activists Seek Justice Over Harmful Pesticide Practices In South Africa, a People’s Tribunal on Agrotoxins has put the spotlight on government policies and agrarian feudalism contributing to food insecurity and environmental harm. The tribunal, backed by activists,…

– Nwajiuba Advocates Modern Farming Methods – Expert Wants Farmers to Embrace New Practices Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba has called on Nigerian farmers to move beyond outdated agricultural methods to boost productivity and ensure food security. Speaking at an event, Nwajiuba stressed that reliance on traditional practices is no longer sufficient to meet the country’s growing…

– $27M Investment in Africa’s Agricultural Growth – AfDB, IITA Partner for Farming Transformation – Boosting Food Security Through Innovation The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have signed a $27 million agreement to accelerate agricultural transformation across Africa. The partnership aims to enhance food security, increase productivity, and…

– Boosting Food Security with TELA Maize – Genetically Modified Crops in Nigeria Dr. Abraham Isah, a biotechnology expert, has urged Northern Nigerian governors to adopt TELA maize to enhance food security. This genetically modified maize resists pests and drought, ensuring higher yields and reducing pesticide use. Nigeria approved TELA maize in January 2024, making…