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.
AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina projects Africa's food and agricultural industry to reach $1 trillion by 2030, driven by the continent's Feed Africa strategy.
Nigeria has launched a comprehensive agricultural extension policy to bridge the gap between research and practice, and to enhance agricultural productivity and food security.
Vertical gardens attached to buildings could significantly enhance urban food production in Africa, producing significantly higher yields than conventional soil-based agriculture.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. as the new agriculture minister to address food price rises, with Laurel having a background in the food industry.
The Oyo State Government in Nigeria has approved â¦1 billion for the SAFER Program to support smallholder farmers, enabling them to purchase inputs and invest in agricultural technologies.
