The research by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revealed that the importation of rice from the United States to Nigeria has dropped by 300,000 metric tons in the last six months. According to the report, Nigeria’s rice imports dropped by 300,000...
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Economic diversification: Bayelsa commercialises palm estate
The Bayelsa State Government has confirmed its decision to partner with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Manufacturing and Marketing Company of Nigeria Limited (MAMCON) over the cultivation of rice farms and commercialisation of the state’s palm estate. The...
NIFST/ IFT EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AT IFT CONVENTION, 2016
The National President Dr Chijioke Osuji,(2nd from left),Dr Bola Osinowo (Chairman,International RelationsCommittee, 2nd from right) Mr Uche M. Nzeka Agricultural Marketing Specialist,USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service U.S. Consulate General, Lagos (1st from right) and...
DIGEST OF INNF MEETING AT IFT16 CHICAGO 2016
1. The Forum acknowledges that free flow of information from the NIFST Secretariat and especially through the NIFST website to members and back is vital for the achievement of the objectives of the Forum. In this respect the Forum requests that basic information from...
NIFSTers attending the IFT16 Convention in Chicago.
For professionals involved in food science and technology, this is the single most important trade show of the year. They know from personal experience that it’s the best place to see, touch, taste, and experience what’s new…and meet face-to-face with the companies on...
Tomato: Farmers Crave Standard Storage Facility
Farmers under the aegis of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in the State of Osun have advised the Federal Government to provide standard storage facilities for tomato during the period of harvest. Giving this advice in Osogbo, the State capital, Mr....
