The fact that Nigeria has been able to cut down on rice importation from 644,000 MT to about 22,000 MT within two years proves the agricultural revolution is working, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said
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FAO launches guide to tackle Fall Armyworm in Africa
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) launched a comprehensive guide on the integrated pest management of the FAW on maize
Foundation stone laid for mega rice processing plant in Jigawa
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has laid a foundation stone for the construction of a mega rice processing mill in Hadin, Jigawa state
Dry weather conditions and high temperatures likely to reduce harvests in Southern Africa
Poor rains and hot temperatures triggered water stress and adversely affected crop development in several areas of Southern Africa, said FAO
Adesina urges America to support African agriculture as a business
The president of the African Development Bank Dr Akinwumi Adesina has urged that global investment is needed to unlock Africa’s agriculture potential