Agriculture
Nasarawa, Niger, farmers lament price crash despite bumper harvests
Farmers in Nasarawa, Niger and Kogi states have expressed concern over the sharp fall in prices of major food commodities...
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What kind of economic model have you adopted?” he asked.
Peasant farmers count their losses For smallholder farmers like Mrs Veronica Iorwuese, a widow from Ye, Guma Local Government Area...
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Nigeria’s GMOs: Questions over biosafety, public health, the Plateau Question
In 2016, Nigeria approved the cultivation of genetically modified crops such as BT Cotton, BT Cowpea (beans) and Tela Maize....
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GM crops now have global acceptance—Expert
Dr Rose Gidado, Director, Agricultural Biotechnology Department, National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency(NBRDA) says Genetically Modified crops have global adoption...
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Fruit sellers, buyers decry fluctuating prices in Plateau markets
NEWSCOPE Fruit sellers across Plateau State have expressed concern over the fluctuating prices of fruits, which they say have made...
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National fender policy seeks equal access, opportunities in agriculture
From WILLIE ATTAH, Gombe The proposed review of the National Gender Policy in Agriculture (2025–2030) and its strategic plan of...
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Nigeria @ 65: Still struggling with food insecurity, affordability
As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, the nation continues to grapple with the painful reality of food insecurity and...
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NIGERIA @ 65 from agric to oil and reforms: How Nigeria’s economy has evolved
As Nigeria celebrates 65 years of independence, its economy stands as both a story of resilience and recurring challenges. From...
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Sen. Dachunggyang Empowers Constituents with Palliatives and Farming Support
On Friday, 26th September 2025, Senator Pam Dachunggyang, representing Plateau North Senatorial District, empowered constituents with farming inputs and palliatives...
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UNGA: Minister seeks AfDB’s support on funding Nigeria’s great green wall project
Sept. 28, 2025 The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, has solicited the support of the African Development Bank (AfDB)...
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