Sunday, 15 March 2015

Are GMO foods safe?




What is genetic modification?
Genetic modification, also known as “genetic engineering,” is a technologically advanced way to select desirable traits in crops. While selective breeding has existed for thousands of years, modern biotechnology is more efficient and effective because seed developers are able to directly modify the genome of the crop.

Thursday, 24 July 2014

Agro-allied Cooperatives must position themselves for the opportunities in the agriculture value chain. Funders are looking for serious coops to deal with. The need to run agriculture as a business cannot be overemphasized. Issues of team dynamics, effective leadership and proper management of financial resources are necessary for growth.

Read the Nigeria Cooperative Act below

Monday, 23 June 2014

Agriculture is the  highest employer of labour in the world and Nigeria is blessed with lush vegetation and fertile soils. Agriculture continues to feed the nation years on end. I keep wondering why we allowed the sector to die after feeding the country and bringing huge revenues before the advent of oil. I am also glad that even though we wandered away from Agriculture, we have gradually returned to it.

it is absolutely true that that the truth will always prevail regardless of how far we roam. Agriculture was the true solution to Nigeria's poverty