Tech’ll Ensure Food Security In Africa – Jonathan

Aug 31, 2023

Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GEJ) has called for the support of African leadership in utilising technology to drive the economy through the agricultural sector. Jonathan made this assertion on Wednesday during an event marking his...

Deploying Modern Technologies To Tackle Post-Harvest Losses

Aug 28, 2023

As highlighted in a report by Business Day newspaper on February 28, 2023, Nigeria grapples with a staggering 60 per cent annual post-harvest loss in tomato production and other vegetables. In a nation plagued by escalating food prices and a growing food...

Post-harvest Losses Cost Nigeria N3.5trn Annually 

Feb 27, 2023

A food scientist, Dr. Tony Bello has said that the statistics made available by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development put the economic cost of post-harvest losses in Nigeria at N3.5 trillion annually, while recommending dehydration of fresh food...

FMARD To Keep National Strategic Food Reserve Stock

Dec 16, 2022

The Federal Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development (FMARD) through the Food and Strategic Reserve Department (FSRD) said it would maintain the national strategic food reserve stock by providing first-line food relief in emergencies to enhance food security,...