The Agric. Services Training Centre and Marketing Limited has in recent times made giant strides having trained over 4000 Plateau farmers in modern and better farming methods that have paid off in many ways. Disclosing this to the press in Jos, Managing Director of ASTC&M, Dr. Susan Bentu said, “Currently, the Plateau State […]

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – Since the arrival of the Seleka rebel group in the Central African Republic, CAR, in 2013; as well as other armed groups engaging in attacks, and reprisals that have caused large-scale displacements of persons, the country has not recovered from the destructions meted on it. CAR with an estimated population […]

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – A country with food insecurity is vulnerable and susceptible to violence. Lack of peace and food security expose citizens to a lack of development. The Central African Republic, CAR like other African countries is faced with widespread food insecurity propelled by insecurity floods; weak […]

In a bid to alleviate the plight of conflict-affected communities in Plateau State, the government has taken a significant step by providing farming interventions to Mangu, Riyom, and Barkin Ladi communities. These areas have recently witnessed devastation caused by conflicts, leading to the destruction of farms and disruption of livelihoods. The official flag-off of the […]

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – The Kingdom of Morocco like other African countries has agriculture contributing to its gross domestic product. Also, the country has over time developed healthy trade relations with countries within and outside the continent. Being the 43rd country to ratify the African Union introduced African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA in […]