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Naija AgroNet: Aggressive agric investment needed in rural areas
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Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Aggressive agric investment needed in rural areas. Government at all levels have been called upon to embark on aggressive investment in the agriculture sector if the youth could be made to settle down in the rural areas for livelihood, reports NaijaAgroNet. An agricultural entrepreneur, Abdullah Yusuf, NaijaAgroNet. Another concerned citizen, an educational instructor with the north-central Kogi State government, Ademoyo Philips, NaijaAgroNet. Was informed, said official records...
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Naija AgroNet: Global production to drop by10 per cent
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Friday, August 14, 2015. Global production to drop by10 per cent. Latest evidence has revealed that from 2070 onward, severe shocks, which could see global production drop by 10 per cent, may be happening in seven out of every ten years,. An author from the UK's Met Office,. Kirsty Lewis, said, "It is very difficult to characterize these extreme events and their frequency, but what we do see quite clearly is that events that are very rare in the present day are becoming more frequent in the future. SADC:...
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Naija AgroNet: Agriculture, food security, prudent management vital in SADC region
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Friday, August 14, 2015. Agriculture, food security, prudent management vital in SADC region. The Director of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources at the Southern African Development Community ( SADC), Ms Margaret Nyirenda, said agriculture, food security and prudent management of natural resources are vital in SADC region, NaijaAgroNet. Ms Nyirenda, NaijaAgroNet. Said the deficit of 6.33 million tonnes of cereal include the five most consumed cereals in the region such as maize, wheat, rice, mill...
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Naija AgroNet: Study harps on Potential of livestock for food security, poverty reduction in SSA
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Saturday, August 15, 2015. Study harps on Potential of livestock for food security, poverty reduction in SSA. A study published recently has revealed the potential of livestock production and its contribution to the continent’s employment and economy especially in Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA), NaijaAgroNet. Sustainable intensification of livestock production will yield significant benefits for food security, incomes, trade, smallholder competitiveness and ecosystems service. Learnt, include increased provisio...
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Naija AgroNet: Experts urge Africa to embrace climate-smart agriculture
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Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Experts urge Africa to embrace climate-smart agriculture. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Deputy Country Representative, Mr. Massimo Castiello said the climate-smart agriculture concept which tackles climate change in an integrated manner should be embraced by Africa. Reports that climate smart agriculture is an approach to developing the technical policy and investment conditions to achieve sustainable agricultural development for food security under climate change.
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Naija AgroNet: MVAC says N7.4b needed to avert hunger in Malawi
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Saturday, August 8, 2015. MVAC says N7.4b needed to avert hunger in Malawi. The Malawi Vulnerability Assessment Committee (MVAC) responsible for annual food security assessment has raised alarm that over 2 million Malawians are in critical hunger list saying that about N7.4billion as relief is required, reports NaijaAgroNet. According to him,. The government in collaboration with its development partners will be implementing response interventions to assist the affected populations. Learnt, was carried o...
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Naija AgroNet: Efficiency key to enhanced fish trade in Africa
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Thursday, August 13, 2015. Efficiency key to enhanced fish trade in Africa. Expert said increased efficiency will reduce wastage, boost trade as well as enhance confidence in Africa’s fish trade, NaijaAgroNet. The Director General, WorldFish, Stephen Hall, took this stand during the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between his company and the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO). According to the agreement, priority will be given to the sustainability of fisheries, hygiene and stor...
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Naija AgroNet: Africa’s 200m youth population predicted to double by 2045
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Thursday, August 13, 2015. Africa’s 200m youth population predicted to double by 2045. Africa’s youth population, those between the age of 15 and 24 which is currently put at about 200 million, has been predicted to double by the year 2045. Reports that the African Development Bank (ADB) is therefore working on providing the youth with the skills, education and jobs they need to secure their future. In addition to supporting agriculture, the Bank is offering assistance to initiatives aimed at improving t...
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Naija AgroNet: China seeks cooperation for sustainable agriculture in Africa
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Wednesday, August 12, 2015. China seeks cooperation for sustainable agriculture in Africa. China said it is charting grounds of cooperation with African countries in order to ensure sustainable agricultural development, NaijaAgroNet. This was made known recently when the Chinese Embassy in Sudan hosted a workshop on China's experiences in agricultural development and its role in achieving food security in Africa. Linking agrobiz, sustainable environs, people and technology. Share ur views here. Subscribe...
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Naija AgroNet: Echono hails NABG’s $1.8b agric investment
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Saturday, August 15, 2015. Echono hails NABG’s $1.8b agric investment. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sonny Echono, has commended the Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG) for their projected $1.8 billion, about N358.2billion investment to assist smallholder farmers in 22 states of Nigeria, NaijaAgroNet. According to Worldstageonline,. 8220;We are better positioned for inclusive growth where small, medium and large farmer groups will co-exist to generate wealt...
