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Tuesday, May 21

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Nigeria’s economic future depends on agriculture – Gov Mutfwang

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Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has reiterated the need for citizens irrespective of their field of endeavours to go back to the farm as the future of the State's economy depends on agriculture.

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Kenya hosts summit to shape Africa's future in agriculture

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The meeting is expected to generate concrete input on addressing existing challenges

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E-agriculture to drive sector growth - CS Linturi

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He said technology is critical towards accelerating agricultural growth

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Rift Valley farmers protest reduction of agriculture budget

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Farmers' representatives in Eldoret termed the reduction as tragic.

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Yobe Govt acquires ₦14bn contract for farm equipment to boost agriculture

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The ministry would also purchase 200 units of motorcycles for zonal inspectors, empower women with goats and renovate offices.

Monday, May 20

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Plastic-greenhouse agriculture: A novel soil profile design for global sustainability and enhanced crop production

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A research team has developed a novel conceptual framework for designing plastic-greenhouse soil profiles that cater to the needs of smallholder farmers. The soil profile includes four functional layers: a soil mulch layer for preventing…

DJI launches the Agras T50 and T25 drones for precision agriculture

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Chinese drone maker DJI has launched the Agras T50 and Agras T25 drones for agricultural applications. The drones are designed to deliver precision services in agricultural operations. The two drones are available in the global market.…

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Protected: Modern agriculture celebrated on National Mall with stunning display of innovative farming equipment

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Washington Monument on a Clear Autumn Day. There are People are walking along the pool in foreground while the Congress is Visible in Background.(Getty Images/AlbertPego)

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Advances in rice genome research offer insights and promising applications for agriculture

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A research team has achieved an improvement in the haplotype-resolved genome sequence of the japonica rice cultivar Nipponbare. This enhancement reveals the identification and annotation of more than 3,000 new genes, potentially offering…

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Agriculture sector rebounds first time since 2021 - KNBS

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A KNBS survey shows sector registered a growth of 7 per cent in 2023.

Shrewsbury vets practice wins honour for supporting women in agriculture

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A poultry veterinary practice has won national recognition for its commitment to supporting women within the industry.

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From agriculture to AI: the remarkable world of soil

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Soil scientists, gathering in Florence, stress the critical role of soil in food production, climate change mitigation, and biodiversity, while highlighting the detrimental effects of altering natural vegetation and the moral implications…

Above-normal pre-monsoon rain triggers agriculture activities in Raichur district of Karnataka

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The district received 26.5 mm of rain in 72 hours against the average of 1.9 mm

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Liberia: FAO Liberia and Agriculture Ministry Pledge Support to Farmers in Lofa County

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Liberia, represented by Bintia Stephen Tchicaya, along with Liberia's Minister of Agriculture, J. Alexander Nutah, embarked on a visit to various farms in Lofa County over…

Banking sector proposals critical for SMEs, tech and agriculture, says Aurangzeb

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LAHORE: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mohammad Aurangzeb has termed the banking sector’s recommendations for three priority sectors — small and medium enterprises (SMEs), digital and technology, agriculture — vital for promoting…

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Attaining food security through sustainable irrigation agriculture

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Nigeria presently has an irrigation potential of about 3.4 million hectares (ha) and 162 irrigation dams with a total storage capacity of 11 billion cubic meters, sufficient to irrigate 725,000ha, according to information from the…

Adegbite urges pilgrims to pray, explore agriculture techniques in Israel

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The Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) has said that Nigerians on pilgrimage to Israel will, apart from observing prayers, also be exposed to agricultural methods in Israel.

Sunday, May 19

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N’East Govs vow to reverse desertification speed, invest in agriculture

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By Samuel Luka Disturbed by the scourge of desert encroachment, the Northeast Governors have vowed to work assiduously towards reversing the speed of desertification in the region. The members of the Forum which comprises Governors of…

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Invest more in agriculture to boost food security, lawmaker charges FG

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Sen. Shuaib Salisu (Ogun Central), has urged the Federal Government to invest more in agriculture to boost food security in the country.