Agro Chemicals
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NAFDAC TO OUST WEED KILLER PARAQUAT BY DEC AS GROUP ADVOCATES FOR BAN
An alliance of experts and researchers, Coalition Against Paraquat (CAP), have called for a ban on the importation and usage…
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NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT REITERATES COMMITMENT ON QUALITY FERTILISER FOR CROP PRODUCTION
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensure that quality fertilisers were provided to farmers to boost crop production…
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BIOTECHNOLOGY VITAL TO NIGERIA’S QUEST FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN FOOD PRODUCTION
In the last few years, anti-technology crusaders have expressed doubt about Nigeria’s ability to attain food security employing technologies unknown…
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KEBBI SETS UP COMMITTEE ON DISTRIBUTION OF FERTILISER, SEEDS
• Borno distributes 6,000 bags The Kebbi State government has inaugurated a committee for the distribution and sale of fertiliser and…
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SCIENTISTS FORM COALITION FOR DEREGISTRATION OF HARMFUL PESTICIDES
A group of eminent researchers and journalists have formed a coalition to sustain advocacy efforts against paraquat importation and use…
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FOOD SECURITY: FARMER CALLS FOR FERTILISER SUBSIDY
A farmers’ leader in Rivers has pleaded with the Federal Government to subsidise fertilizers and other agro inputs to enhance agricultural…
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FERTILISER ACT: FEPSAN ADVOCATES ADEQUATE BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR IMPLEMENTATION
fertilizer Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN) has called for adequate Budgetary Provision for effective implementation of Fertiliser Quality…
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OGUN FARMERS DECRY FUEL SUPPLY BAN IN BORDER COMMUNITIES
Farmers in border communities across the country are currently facing serious challenges over the suspension of fuel supply to filling…
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AQUATIC WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT IN DANGER FROM PLASTIC WASTE
• Professionals call for research and development on biodegradables Aquatic, environmental professionals and scientists have raised the alarm over the…
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GENETICALLY MODIFIED CROPS HAVE EXPOSED AGRO-CHEMICAL FIRMS, DEALERS, SAYS NABDA
Dr Rose Gidado, Deputy Director/Country Coordinator of OFAB Nigeria, National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), spoke with FEMI IBIROGBA, Head, Agro-Economy,…
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