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Kenya Appeal Court Upholds GM Crops Ban

The initial ban was put in place in 2012 by the country's cabinet. However, the basis for the ban is a debunked study by Gilles-Eric Séralini which linked GM foods to cancer in rats. The research publisher also retracted the study a year later.

Bandits Demand ₦10 Million ‘Tax’ from Kaduna Farmers

Bandits have asked farmers in Birnin-Gwari local government area of Kaduna State to pay a fine of ₦10 million to be able to return to their farms.

Increased Tobacco Farming Threatening Africa Food Security — WHO

WHO claims that Africa has seen about 20% more tobacco farming land since 2005.

Alex Otti Promises Agriculture Revamp, 300,000 Jobs In Abia State

Alex Otti government to provide a ₦10 billion funding for 20,000 SMEs in agriculture and other high impact areas through partnerships in private sector.

Akwa Ibom Governor Promises Investments In Fishermen

News in brief: Akwa Ibom state governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, aims to invest in fishermen and prioritise agriculture to enhance the state's agricultural...

Kwara State Partners France On Livestock Project

The project aims to improve milk and meat production as well as marketing these products. It will also improve animal health and productivity through improved feeds and water.

Governor Bassey Otu Promises ‘Agro Industrial Revolution’ In Cross River State

Cross River state governor, Bassey Otu, aims to boost the agricultural sector and establish trade consolidation centers to support the state's agro-industrial revolution.

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