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W/Africa’s harsh weather spikes cocoa prices amid supply concerns
By Faridat Salifu
Cocoa prices have surged in recent weeks as extreme weather conditions in West…
FAO urges india to diversify food production beyond cereals
By Faridat Salifu
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has called on India to accelerate…
Shea nut export ban deepens rural losses, farmers count 30% price crash
By Faridat Salifu
Farmers across Nigeria’s shea-producing belts are reeling from sharp income losses…
West Africa’s harsh weather pushes cocoa prices higher amid supply…
By Faridat Salifu
Cocoa prices have surged in recent weeks as extreme weather conditions in West…
FG to reclaim idle silos from concessionaires to tackle post-harvest losses
By Faridat Salifu
The federal government says it will reclaim idle silos across the country to tackle…
Beans farmers deny using cement as foodpreservative, assure consumers of…
The Cowpea and Beans Farmers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (C&BFPMAN) has denied…
Kwara farmers count losses after failed rain forecast, group blames NiMet
By Faridat Salifu
Farmers in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State are counting heavy losses after an…
Uganda seeks $99.56m IFAD loan for livestock project
By Faridat Salifu
Uganda’s Parliament has approved a loan of Shs353 billion (US$99.56 million) from the…
Nigeria, EU, Germany launch €18.3m climate-smart agriculture project in 7…
By Faridat Salifu
Nigeria, in partnership with Germany and the European Union, has launched a €18.3 million…
Nigeria’s Biosafety agency talks tough on GMO producers, importers
By Abbas Nazil
The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has sounded a stern warning that all genetically…
