Posts Tagged: #Biotechnology
Better yield: PBR cowpea, Tela maize farmers call for seed subsidy
Despite ongoing debates about genetically modified organisms (GMOs), Nigerian farmers cultivating Pod Borer-Resistant (PBR) cowpea, TELA maize, and Bt cotton have reported significant yield improvements and reduced input costs. These bioengineered crops, developed by Nigerian
Nigerian farmers challenge anti-GMO claims with real-life experiences
As Nigerian farmers grapple with rising production costs, climate change, and food insecurity, calls for government support in subsidizing seeds and agricultural inputs have intensified. The demand comes amid growing evidence that biotechnology is playing
Biotech Innovation Addressing Diseases In Potato – Researcher
Genetically modified potato varieties undergo field trials and regulatory assessments in Nigeria to combat potato farming diseases. Dr. Charles Amadi, Principal Investigator of the Global Biotechnology Potato Partnership (GBPP), highlighted the initiative at the National
IITA To Mitigate Access To Improved Seeds
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) held a two-day pre-season and planning workshop to enhance the sustainable delivery of improved cowpeas to Nigerian smallholder farmers. IITA seed specialist, Professor Lucky Omoigui, highlighted the workshop’s
FG Takes Biotech Products Awareness To Southeast Farmers
The federal government held a sensitization event at Godfrey Okoye University in Enugu to address misconceptions about the safety of biotechnological products in the southeast. The aim was to increase awareness of biotech crop benefits
Scientists optimistic genome editing critical to tackling food insecurity
As Nigeria addresses food insecurity, scientists in the agricultural value chain have advocated for Genome Editing (GEd) to bridge the food insufficiency gap. This was discussed during a workshop on Genome Editing organized by the
What Farmers Should Know About TELA Maize Varieties
In the past three years, the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has introduced several maize varieties to improve agricultural productivity in Nigeria. The institute developed drought-tolerant varieties (SAMMAZ 62, 63,
