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HOMEF (Home of Mother Earth Foundation). Press Release. 23 August 2021 The Secretary General The International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) Genève 20, Switzerland …
On 25 May 2021, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari signed its Plant Variety Protection (PVP) Bill into law. The Bill was passed by the House of Representatives on 17 December …
On 11 August 2021, Gower Salt Marsh Lamb became the first new food to be protected under the United Kingdom’s post-Brexit Geographical Indication (GI) Scheme that entered into effect on …
By Olufunmilayo B. Arewa, Temple University. Book Description In the digital era, many African countries sit at the crossroads of a potential future that will be shaped by digital-era technologies …
By Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli. Book Description Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of the agriculture and food sector in Africa, which is projected to exceed a trillion dollars by 2030. This book …
From the World Intellectual Property Organisation (22 April 2021). Small and Medium Enterprises – SMEs – are often run by someone you know – someone who lives down the …
The European Union (EU) – China bilateral agreement to protect geographical indications (GIs) in China and Europe entered into force on 1 March 2020. The agreement protects about 200 European …
On Wednesday, 20 January 2021, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved Nigeria’s ratification of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Plant Treaty). The Minister of …
January Carving a pathway to a green future is a modern-day imperative. We all share in this challenge and each have a role to play in building a green …
Nigeria’s National Council on Nutrition chaired by Vice-President Professor Yemi Osinbajo approved the National Multi-Sectoral Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition 2021-2025 (NMPFAN) on Tuesday, 15 December 2020. …
