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.

How high production costs steer Lagos poultry farmer to other livestock ventures

It is a tough time for poultry farmers in Nigeria. The industry faces several challenges, chief among them being the high feed cost, high...

Northwest Nigerian Governors Seek AfDB Support In Agriculture, Security

News in brief: - Governors from the northwest region of Nigeria seek assistance from the AfDB to address key development challenges in areas such as...

Global Sugar Prices Rise As El Niño Damages Crops In Asia

Sugar prices are rising worldwide after bad weather tied to El Niño damaged crops in Asia, a news report said. Countries adversely affected include...

Rice Price To Surge 32% In Nigeria As Production Growth Lags Behind Demand

News in brief: - Despite a projected 3.6% increase in paddy rice production, Nigeria anticipates a 32% surge in price for the 2023/2024 crop year...

Nigeria To Begin Producing 2,000 Tractors Per Year To Enhance Food Security

News in brief: - Nigeria plans to start producing 2,000 tractors annually, addressing farmers' challenges in accessing affordable mechanisation. - The Ministry of Agriculture aims...

Italian Parliament Approves Ban On Lab-Grown Meat

News in brief: - The Italian parliament has passed a bill banning cultivated meat and animal feed, citing a need to protect traditions and the agricultural...

EU Renews Glyphosate Approval For 10 Years Amidst Safety Concerns

News in brief: - The EU has extended approval for glyphosate, a controversial weedkiller, for another 10 years despite concerns about its impact on health and...

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