Nigeria needs new ‘seed system’ to cut cassava-based food prices — IITA experts
Some countries do not record less than 30 tons of cassava per hectare, while farmers in Nigeria produce less than ...
Tag: National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC)
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IITA, partners make case for cassava seed system as demand exceeds N10bn
"Last year, the demand for certified cassava stems from cassava growers was estimated at N10 billion."
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INTERVIEW: Obsolete law limiting Nigeria’s potential in yam export – Farmers’ President
The professor also talks about yam seedlings, insurance and other factors affecting yam farmers.
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Nigeria’s seed council certifies 81,000 metric tons for farming season
The official said the council will be working with others to implement "an array of actions to keep the sector ...
Nigerian agricultural seed agency unveils five-year plan
The five-year plan aims at strengthening the agency to better regulate the sector in Nigeria.
Buhari reappoints Ojo as Seed Council D-G
Mr Ojo was first appointed in May 2015.
Flood: Nigeria may experience shortage of rice in 2019 – Minister
The minister says floods affected some major rice producing states while the farmer lost virtually everything.
Council begins 2018 nationwide compliance inspection of seed companies
There are a lot of penalties for defaulting companies, an official says.