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NASC Destroys vegetables seeds for non compliance


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The National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) has said it destroyed imported vegetable seeds worth about N40 million for not complying with packaging rules and the presentation of false information on the product. The Director…

Agric Council Warns Farmers Against Using Seeds Without CODEX


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As the preparation for rain-fed and irrigation cultivation of crops begins, the Director-General, National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC), Dr Philip Olusegun Ojo, has warned farmers against using seeds and seedlings without CODEX, a…

Nigeria Releases 49 High-Yielding New Crop Varieties For Farmers


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To boost Nigeria’s agricultural productivity, the National Varieties Release Committee (NVRC) has released 49 high-yielding crop varieties to farmers. The development was disclosed on Wednesday by the NVRC chairman, Oladosu…

Substandard Seeds Impedes Food Production, Growth of Agric Sector – Minister


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The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mahmood Abubakar has urged Nigerians to report dealers of fake seeds to the relevant authorities for appropriate actions to be taken, saying the cultivation of substandard seeds would…

Nigeria, AATF to unveil foundation seed solution company for West Africa


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Ene Okwanihe, Abuja The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) in collaboration with the Federal Government, Seed Entrepreneurs Association of Nigeria (SEEDAN), National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) and other…