Joseph O Akahome (OJ) is a writer, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Literature from the University of Benin. He is an avid agriculturist, with a bias for poultry and an insatiable appetite for chicken wings. When he is neither reading nor researching, he likes to spend recreational time playing board games, or swimming in serene forested lakes.
Brazil's Agriculture Ministry has confirmed the presence of the destructive cocoa mild mosaic virus (CaMMV) in Bahia, the country's largest cocoa-producing state, potentially jeopardizing its cocoa industry.
USDA lowers 2023 meat production expectations due to slower marketing, lower slaughter, and lighter weights. Beef, pork, and poultry production are all expected to decline in 2023, but still meet domestic demand.
South Korea is seeking to expand its ties with Africa in key areas such as agriculture, bio-health, and climate change with $5 billion in funding by 2024.
The UK government is introducing measures to support British farmers, including initiatives to promoting and endorsing British-made food products for public procurement.
Farmers in Borno State affected by the Boko Haram insurgency seek increased support from the North East Development Commission (NEDC) to boost food production.
