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As part of its endeavors to bolster food security across Edo State, the state government has reaffirmed its dedication to supporting farmers, recognizing their crucial role in the agricultural value chain. This commitment was strongly emphasized by the Office of the First Lady, led by Mrs Edesili Okpebholo Anani, during
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Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has taken a bold step towards reshaping the country's agricultural future by commissioning 2,000 tractors as part of the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme. The programme aims to bridge the mechanisation gap, enhance food production, and reduce post-harvest losses while promoting
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Food manufacturers and distributors in Romania are struggling to maintain operational performance and control costs due to complex supply chain management challenges. A recent study conducted by researchers at Valahia University of Targoviste explored the critical factors influencing efficiency in food supply chains, including product perishability, seasonality, climate change, and
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The Nigerian government's decision to eliminate illegal checkpoints and harmonize levies across the country has been welcomed by the Tomato and Orchard Producers Association of Nigeria (TOPAN), led by President Bola Oyeleke. Oyeleke, in an interview, highlighted the devastating impact of unauthorised checkpoints on the agricultural sector, causing
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Researchers at Jawaharlal Nehru University have published a new study highlighting the importance of urban agriculture in promoting urban sustainability. The study emphasizes that urban agriculture contributes to food production, income generation, trash recycling, and preservation of biodiversity, among other benefits. Key findings suggest that integrating urban farming into urban
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A recent study from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, College of Agriculture, reveals the significant role neglected legumes play in agricultural sustainability, food security, and smallholder farming systems in South Africa. While legumes have immense nutritional, agronomic, and environmental potential, they are underutilized and have historically received limited attention. The research
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Researchers at the Bangladesh Agricultural University have made a crucial discovery on the impact of nutrient balances in crop production. The study, conducted over two consecutive years, revealed that a 25% increase in nitrogen and potassium and a 25% reduction in phosphorus and sulfur, coupled with 30 cm crop residue
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Lesotho's Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr Retsilisitsoe Matlanyane, has expressed appreciation for the World Food Programme's (WFP) assistance in addressing the country's food and nutrition needs during periods of food insecurity, climatic, and economic shocks. The WFP's Country Strategic Plan
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The government of Ghana has unveiled plans to empower over 100,000 post-national service personnel by engaging them in sustainable agriculture and cocoa enterprise initiatives. This move aims to enhance the country's food security and cocoa output. The beneficiary personnel will receive support from various institutions, including the
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Rapid population growth and urbanization have led to increasing food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ghana. To address this issue, urban agriculture (UA) has been identified as a strategic approach to reducing food insecurity. Researchers have conducted a study to fill the knowledge gap on integrated urban crop-livestock farming systems,
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Researchers from South China Agricultural University have discovered that optimized carbon and nitrogen co-application can significantly improve lodging resistance in fragrant rice. The study, conducted over a two-year period from 2021 to 2022, found that a specific treatment involving the co-application of carbon and nitrogen at the booting stage can
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A recent study from the University of Applied Sciences in Merseburg, Germany, has found that organic food labeling fraud can significantly impact consumer trust in farmers, producers, and retailers. The research, which analyzed survey responses from 859 consumers in Germany, Europe's largest organic food market, revealed that fraud
