A high level delegation of eleven members from Nigeria visited CIPHET, the Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology, in India to discuss areas of collaboration in the post harvest sector. The delegation sought to find new ways of transferring technology to end users and how institutes such as CIPHET ensured proper implementation. http://paepard.blogspot.com/2012/09/nigeria-india-ard-collaboration.html
Tag Archives | Nigeria
GIZ Projects on Food Losses in Nigeria
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An online discussion of Nigeria’s PHL issues by GIZ Advisor Heike Ostermann and members of the Global Donor Platform was posted on YouTube, highlighting GIZ projects specifically. In addition, notes from the discussion illustrate how involved organizations are sharing knowledge and conducting outreach in terms of PHL information. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewpDUKiRfJM http://www.donorplatform.org/postharvest-losses/latest
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Applying ‘Pull Mechanisms’ to Food Security Challenges
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An article analyzing the use of pull mechanisms in food security challenges, particularly in view of the AgResults Initiative launched by the G20 leaders, remains positive and hopeful for the results. It also examines a case study in Nigeria of similar nature. http://dalberg.com/blog/?p=1077&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=applying-pull-mechanisms-to-food-security-challenges
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Nigeria’s Rising Population May Spoil Agricultural Transformation
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Nigeria will be heavily affected by climate change, as agriculture will naturally decrease by 30% in 2030. Additionally, the rising age of farmers (from an average of between 55 and 60 to between 75 and 80) and 50% rate of youth migration to urban environments will cause additional issues. The government plans to increase food […]
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Nigeria: FG to Boost Food Production With New Technology – Minister
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The Nigerian Minister of Science and Technology has stated that the only way for the country to reduce PHL is to introduce technological inputs into the agricultural sector. He has said that “post harvest storage facility has been the bane of our agricultural produce.” Additionally, the Minister called for the introduction of GMO technology to […]
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Agricultural Post-harvest Waste Generation and Management for Selected Crops in Minna, Niger State, North Central Nigeria
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The Journal of Applied Sciences in Environmental Sanitation recently published the report ‘Agricultural Post-Harvest Waste Generation and Management for Selected Crops in Minna, Niger State, North Central Nigeria’. The report examines the amount of postharvest residues of maize, rice, and groundnuts, as well as implications and methods to reduce and reuse the waste. http://www.trisanita.org/jases/asespaper2011/ases44v6n4y2011.pdf
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Women in Postharvest Management of Food Production in Nigeria
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The Journal of Stored Products and Postharvest Research published the research paper, ‘Women in post harvest management of food production in Nigeria’ (PDF). The report studied the status of women, what could be done to give recognition to their participation, and how they play a role in PHL reduction. Education and training are areas in need of development […]
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Yuletide: 11 Rice-laden Ships Berth at Lagos Ports
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Rice is being imported through the Lagos Port in Nigeria, as the nation’s ban on international over-land trade continues, due to the large amount of smuggling and corrupt business transactions. Eleven ships of rice arrived with 240,276 metric tonnes of rice, a high number due to the unstable supply by Nigerian farmers, which have been affected […]
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Don Seeks Food Waste Audit
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Nigeria will audit its food loss in order to better plan food management. The government was highly influenced by issues brought forth by the FAO Global Food Losses and Food Waste document. http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/business/agriculture/25180-don-seeks-food-waste-audit.html
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Post-Harvest Food Losses Reduction in Maize
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Post-harvest food losses reduction in maize production in Nigeria (PDF) was recently published in the African Journal of Agricultural Research. The article examines causes of loss as well as makes recommendations for reduction. http://www.academicjournals.org/ajar/PDF/pdf2011/5%20Oct/Samuel%20et%20al.pdf
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