A new study by the University of Liverpool's Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease has identified food stuffs that can help prevent chronic inflammation that contributes to many leading causes of death. Inflammation occurs naturally in the body but when it goes...
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Blood Pressure: Watch Potatoes in Your Diet
Higher intakes of boiled, baked, or mashed potatoes, and French fries is associated with an increased risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension) in adult women and men, according to a study published by The BMJtoday. The US-based researchers suggest that...
Cowpea (Beans) Subsector to get major attention – Minister
The Federal Government on Thursday said it was putting necessary mechanism in place to reposition the cowpea (beans) sub-sector for better performance at both local and international markets. According to News Agency of Nigeria,The Minister of State for Industry,...
SESAME SEED
Sesame seed, sesamum indicum is a flowering plant. This is seed has a wide variety of relative spread in Africa. Widely naturalized in tropical regions around the world and dating as old as man’s existence, it is the oldest known oil seed to man. Sesame seed was...
CORN EARWORM ATTACK: AGRONIGERIA REPORTS DISCOVERY AND INFESTATION TO AKWA IBOM STATE GOVT
Another pest attack has been observed, this time on a different crop and at a different location. AgroNigeria drew the attention of the Akwa Ibom State government to a recent outbreak of pest attack on maize plants in the state. The discovery of the infestation was...
TOHFAN DISBURSES TRACTORS TO FARMERS IN ZARIA
Towards improving the agricultural sector by enhancing farmers’ productivity, Tractor Owners and Hiring Facilities Association of Nigeria (TOHFAN) has distributed tractors to farmers in Zaria, Kaduna State. The tractors were made available to the beneficiaries after...