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.

US Urge UK To Liberalise Its Agriculture Markets In New Trade Agreement

The US is pressing the UK to open its agricultural markets to its food products, but experts say this is a big challenge as UK regulators will continue to resist American food.

AFAN: Year-Round Farm Input Subsidies Key To Reducing Food Inflation

The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) is urging year-round subsidies on farm inputs, increased mechanisation, and more investors to combat rising food prices and food inflation.

Nestlé, Malaysian Cocoa Board Partner To Promote Sustainable Farming

Nestlé Malaysia and the Malaysian Cocoa Board have signed an MoU to promote sustainable cocoa sourcing and regenerative agriculture practices.

Police Wives Association Mobilise 100,000 Women To Bolster Nigeria’s Agriculture

The Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) plans to mobilise 100,000 women to boost agriculture value chains in Nigeria.

El Niño Wrecks Peru’s Fruit Crops, Agricultural Exports

The El Niño phenomenon is severely impacting Peru agriculture and exports, with significant losses to mango and lemon crops.

Bank Of Agriculture Warns Farmers Against Taking Loans For Personal Expenses

Nigeria's Bank of Agriculture warns against taking loans for personal expenses and reveals it is owed ₦243 million by 150 debtors.

Floods In Greece Damage Fruit Trees, Cotton Crops At Over $5 Billion Loss

Floods in Greece caused extensive damage, including the destruction of fruit trees, corn, and a significant portion of the cotton crop, along with the loss of over 200,000 livestock.

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