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The Aquaculture Advisory Council (AAC) has published a strategic document outlining a vision for the sector by 2040. The document highlights aquaculture's indispensable role in ensuring food security, sustainability, and resilience for the European Union. EFFOP, a member of the AAC, has contributed to this vision, emphasizing the
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In a move to bolster food security in Nigeria, the National Economic Council (NEC) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to fund the mass production of solar-powered irrigation pumps. The council has endorsed the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure's (NASENI) initiative, which aims to replace petrol-powered
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As part of its effort to achieve food sovereignty, the Federal Government has emphasized the need for increased investment in staple crops such as tomato, cassava, and maize. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari explained that these investments would not only increase productivity and reduce post-harvest losses but
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Commissioners, directors, and secretaries of agriculture gathered in Rogers, Arkansas, for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture's (NASDA) 2025 Annual Meeting, with a record-breaking 569 attendees. The meeting focused on the vital role agriculture plays in safeguarding the nation's food supply, strengthening the economy,
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Pakistan's Acting President, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, has urged humanitarian and welfare organizations to provide immediate relief and rehabilitation support to the people of South Punjab, who have been severely affected by floods. The Acting President warned that stagnant floodwaters have created conditions conducive to the outbreak of
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The National Economic Council (NEC), presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima, failed to address the contentious issue of state police at its 152nd meeting on Thursday, September 18, in Abuja. Despite renewed calls for debate, the Council shifted its focus to pressing national concerns, including the growing threat of
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Acting President Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has appealed to humanitarian and welfare organizations to provide immediate relief and rehabilitation support to the people affected by the floods in South Punjab. The situation in the flood-stricken districts is dire, with stagnant floodwaters creating conditions conducive to the outbreak of epidemic diseases.
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In a significant move to enhance the productive capabilities and food security of the Peruvian Amazon, the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI) has transferred 2.5 tons of certified seeds of high-quality hard yellow rice and corn, along with 500 forest seedlings of elite forest species, to producers
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The West African Development Bank (BOAD) has officially joined the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, an initiative led by the Brazilian Presidency of the G20 to eradicate hunger and poverty and reduce inequalities. As the 197th member of the Alliance, BOAD reaffirms its commitment to strengthening food security efforts
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A coalition of 16 major farm, conservation, and health groups is calling on the federal government to address the contamination of farmlands by PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals." This push for pragmatic, nonpartisan, farmer-first solutions aims to protect the nation's food supply and keep farms
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To ensure food sovereignty and security, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has launched a program to distribute free agricultural inputs and equipment to smallholder farmers in Niger State. The initiative, aligning with President Bola Tinubu's administration's economic reforms, aims to support year-round farming,
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Xiaoman Town, Ganzhou District, has achieved a remarkable milestone in its seed corn production, with a fresh yield of approximately 1,000 jin (500 kilograms) per mu, totaling an estimated output value of 26.134 million yuan. This achievement is a direct result of the town's concerted efforts
