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.

Kenyan Farmer Turns Seaweeds Into Profitable Organic Manure business

A Kenyan farmer, Modhar Mohammed, has founded a startup called Morganics and Allied Limited, which produces organic manure from seaweed.

EU Safety Agency Declares Controversial Glyphosate Herbicide Safe

Glyphosate has been declared safe for agricultural use by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), despite environmentalists' opposition.

China, Morocco Sign Bilateral MoU On Agriculture

China and Morocco further strengthen bilateral relations with a memorandum of understanding on agriculture cooperation.

EU Set To Lift Restrictions On GMO Crops

The EU considers that not all gene editing technology for crops is bad, as some could be useful for farmers in producing high yield and pest resistant varieties

AfDB Reaffirms Commitment To Boosting Food Security In Libya

The African Development Bank (AfDB) reaffirms its commitment to boosting overall food production and security in the Africa at a meeting with the government of Libya.

Nigerians Seek Alternatives To Tomatoes Amidst 400% Increase

The scarcity and soaring prices of tomatoes in Nigeria have led people to seek cheaper alternatives, with costs increasing by 400%.

Agric Ministry Allays Fears Over Anthrax Scare

The Nigerian government has conducted a sensitisation workshop to raise awareness about the anthrax outbreak in neighboring West African countries.

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