Author: Adewale Kupoluyi
By Sodiq Lawal A Nigerian genetic engineer, Dr. Abdulrazak Ibrahim, has been eulogised for changing the face of crop farming in Brazil with his invention of an insect control technology. FarmingFarmersFarms reports that Dr. Ibrahim is the inventor and patent holder of an insect control technology for the control of whitefly in tropical crops using RNA interference with patent deposited at the Brazilian Industrial Property Organisation. He co-led a research project, under the Africa-Brazil programme that led to the establishment of the first bio ballistic facility in Northern Nigeria, between 2012 and 2014. He is described as a very versatile,…
By Olamide Tejuoso Following the induction of Ukraine as the 178th country to join the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD), small-scale farmers, who are playing a critical role in feeding the population during the war, would be eligible for funding through the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) from 2025. The country’s membership was supported by the IFAD’s directing council, which is the organisation’s most significant decision-making body. IFAD had embarked on discussions regarding membership with the Ukrainian government since 2016. Ukraine has had a long and historic relationship with the United Nations. It was one of…
By Olamide Tejuoso Black, brown, green, red, white and more; pulses as a global food ought to be celebrated – as they are perfect to eat and healthy to grow. Thanks, to farmers from the sub Saharan Africa to Europe and Latin America; we have them in different varieties and colours all over the world! World Pulses Day, often celebrated every February 10 could be said to be the first important commemorative day in the field of agriculture annually. The theme for the last edition, celebrated in 2023, as virtual global gathering, was ‘Pulses for a Sustainable Future’. History has…
By Omolola Pedro A Babcock University undergraduate student, who majors in agriculture and industrial technology at Ilishan-Remo in Ogun State, Heman Zakaria, has won the title of the ‘2022 Farmer of the Year’, as a result of his outstanding performance at the Nigeria Women in Agricultural Research for Development Award (NiWARD) national competition. Zakaria, who shared the spotlight with his Head of Department, Dr. Bukola Osuntade, was recognised for his performance and presentation of his abstract on an innovative method of preservation; a fast and affordable method of keeping produce fresh without electricity. NiWARD is the Nigerian chapter of the…
By Chisom Mabia There is a strong relationship between love and food security. Hence, it is important for individuals, communities, and governments to recognise the value of farming and food production in achieving greater security and well-being. This can involve supporting local farmers, investing in sustainable agriculture, promoting access to financial resources and social support networks, and improving access to information and technology. By prioritising food security as a love language, individuals and communities can foster greater resilience and connection, while also contributing to the health and sustainability of the planet. Whether through exchanging of food baskets with loved ones,…
By Omolola Pedro The Federal Government has been called upon to consider the establishment of the “Ministry of Livestock Resources”, as it is the practice in many other West African countries, in a bid to bring an end to the reoccurring farmer-herder crisis. This is, according to the communiqué issued following the conclusion of its National Conference on Livestock Reforms and Mitigation of Associated Conflicts, which took place at the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) Conference Centre, Abuja, FarmingFarmersFarms reports. The conference had in attendance, scholars, professionals, captains of industry and practitioners in the fields of agricultural development, value chain specialists…
By Oludele Taiwo The National President, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Alhaji Farouk Mudi, has said that transportation of farm produce from the farm to market and storage facilities, has been one of the major challenges facing Nigerian farmers. He said the high cost of moving farm produce invariably increases the cost of production, thereby causing high cost of produce in the markets. He stated this while speaking at the launch of the AFAN customised tricycle, which was made possible through the collaborative efforts of AFAN leadership, FarinCiki Nigeria Limited, and the Sanguo Motors of South Korea, the manufacturers.…
By Oludele Taiwo The National Coordinator, Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Business Network, an arm of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), Chinwe Owhorji, has affirmed that women entrepreneurs are key to ending malnutrition. She dropped this hint while speaking at the yearly members convening of SUN Business Network, with the theme, ‘The Business of Nutrition: Building Partnerships for Success’, a meeting that was attended by regional hub leads across five geopolitical zones in the country, as well as other members of the business network. She said women were responsible for nutrition decisions in households; so it is important that…
