By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, April 3, ’25 (TNZ) A veterinary nutritionist, Prof. Kehinde Soetan, has called on agricultural research stakeholders in the animal production value-chain to work together in crashing the cost of animal feeds. TheNewsZenith reports that Soetan, a Veterinary Nutritional Biochemist from the University of Ibadan, made the call during the 21st […]
By Our C orrespondent Lagos, April 1, ’25 (TNZ) BUA Foods Plc. has fixed Sept. 25 for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. TheNewsZenith reports that the company announced this in a corporate filing with the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. on Tuesday. It has also approved the payment of a final […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, March 28, ’25 (TNZ): A development expert, Dr Taofeek Adegboyega, has advocated for humans and animals to consume legume-rich meals daily to mitigate underutilisation of legume plants. TheNewsZenith reports that this is a bid to support the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SDGs focus on ending poverty, protecting the […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Addis Ababa, March 21, ‘25 (TNZ) The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), outlining a framework for strategic collaboration between the two UN entities. TheNewsZenith reports that the agreement was formally signed on March 18 in Addis Ababa. It […]
By Opeyemi Muhammad Lagos, Jan. 21, ’25 (TNZ) The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Ikorodu Chapter, has appealed to the Federal Government to intervene in the rising cost of poultry feed and prevent food insecurity. TheNewsZenith reports that Mr Olaoye Ayodeji, the Chairman of PAN made the appeal during the association’s end-of-year party on Tuesday in […]
From Jafar Omoniyi Abuja, Jan. 15, ’25 (TNZ) The Federal Government says it is ready to collaborate with Livestock and Butchers Cooperative Society Ltd (LIBUCOL) to establish standard abattoirs for proper meat processing. TheNewsZenith reports that the Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, announced the plan during a meeting with LIBUCOL’s delegation in Abuja. […]
From Omotolani Khabab, Ibadan Ibadan, Jan. 12, ’25 (TNZ) The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) Southwest Zone has appealed to the government for assistance, citing numerous industry challenges. TheNewsZenith reports that the association made the appeal at a stakeholders’ forum in Ibadan, Oyo State. PAN Chairman (Southwest) Rev. Gideon Oluleye listed challenges facing poultry farmers […]
From Our Correspondent Kaduna, Jan. 5, ’25 (TNZ) The National Agricultural Mechanisation Cooperative of Nigeria (NAMCON) is planning to establish cattle ranches in all the nation’s 774 local government areas. TheNewsZenith reports that the move is part of sustained efforts to modernise livestock production in the country and bolster value-addition. The National President of NAMCON, […]
From Our Correspondent Bauchi, Jan. 1, ’25 (TNZ) Nuru Masa, a Bauchi-based agronomist, has advised farmers to adhere to the forecasts and predictions from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), to guide their decisions on crop varieties. TheNewsZenith reports that Masa also advised them to adopt good agricultural practices to maximise yields and ensure food security. […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Two regulatory bodies in food production chains have agreed to collaborate to ensure that Nigeria’s food safety culture is entrenched. TheNewsZenith reports that the two bodies are the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Association of Food Beverages and Tobacco Employers (AFBTE). They made this known […]