Joseph Akahome

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.

UK Announces 10 Million Pounds Grants For English Cattle Farmers

The UK DEFRA has announced £10 million in grants for cattle farmers to modernise facilities and improve livestock conditions, productivity, and profitability.

Poland Hints At Unilateral Ban On Ukraine’s Agricultural Products

Poland may introduce its own ban on Ukrainian agricultural products if the European Union decides not to extend the current protective measure.

Turkey To Train 43,000 Farmers In Smart Agriculture

The Turkey Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry will train 43,000 farmers in smart agriculture practices through a World Bank-backed $341 million project.

Global Hunger Reaches One Billion People In 2023 – World Bank

The World Bank latest newsletter report reveals that over one billion people are at risk of hunger globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

Heavy Rains Destroy 54 Hectares Of Crops In China

Heavy rains in China has led to flooding which has led to the death of at least five people with houses and crops submerged in the deluge.

USADF Announces $250,000 Grant For Nigeria, Others

The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) is offering grant financing to agricultural cooperatives, producer groups, processors, and enterprises in select African countries.

Federal Government Earmarks ₦400M Aid For Ondo Farmers

The Nigerian federal government will provide ₦400 million in support to farmers in Ondo state through the World Bank-backed Fadama III project.

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