The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has said that the government would establish mechanisation service centres to ensure nationwide bridge and operational efficiency in achieving food security. Sen. Kyari made the disclosure at the Opening Ceremony of the 25th International Conference and 45th Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institution ofContinue reading “Food security: FG to establish Agriculture Mechanisation Service Centres”
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NIFST at 49: Experts Urge Investment in Research, Innovation to Tackle Nigeria’s Food Insecurity
Experts have called for bold investment in research, innovation, and industry collaboration to end Nigeria’s lingering food insecurity and dependence on imported food. Dr Bola Osinowo, President of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) and Chairman of its Governing Council, made the call on Wednesday in Ilorin at the Institute’s 49th ScientificContinue reading “NIFST at 49: Experts Urge Investment in Research, Innovation to Tackle Nigeria’s Food Insecurity”
L-PRESS train 200 Kwara butchers, meat sellers on hygienic practices
The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-Press) on Sunday in Ilorin trained about 200 butchers, meat sellers and processors on hygienic practices in meat handling. The programme was in collaboration with the state Ministry of Agriculture and Bolaniks Agricultural Enterprises for Food Safety/Security and Public Health Consultancy Services. Mr Olusoji Oyawoye, Kwara State CoordinatorContinue reading “L-PRESS train 200 Kwara butchers, meat sellers on hygienic practices”
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