Ogun Govt Breaks Silence Over Alleged ‘Deadly Rice’ In CirculationĀ 

Residents of Ogun State have dismissed claims of ā€œdeadly riceā€ circulating in communities within the state, describing the rumours as mere ā€œbusiness gimmick.ā€ Recently, voice messages were circulated by concerned parents and relatives, warning their loved ones against buying or consuming rice. According to the messages, a foreign trader allegedly invoked the spirit of the…

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Participatory Varietal Selection Approach For Improving Local Rice Cultivars In Upland Production Systems In Nigeria

Rice is a staple crop essential for global food security, yet its production is highly sensitive to environmental stressors. Upland rice ecosystems, which depend on rainfed conditions, face increasing challenges due to erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, and rising temperatures exacerbated by climate change. These stresses threaten the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, who predominantly cultivate rice…

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