Resource persons at the just-concluded National Conference on Agricultural Journalism (NCAJ), have stressed the importance of agriculture in the attainment of food security, promotion of a safe environment, and engendering national development. The theme of the conference was, “Agricultural Journalism in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects”. The Chairman of, the National Conference Planning Committee, Dr Adewale…
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Financial considerations is another concern discussed was the financial aspect of news reporting. Editors often seem to prioritise stories that are more likely to attract advertisers and generate revenue. Agricultural stories, even though vital for the nation's food security and economic stability, are sometimes perceived as less-appealing to potential advertisers for the newspaper; leading editors to deprioritise them for front-page placement.
A National Conference on Agricultural Journalism is currently ongoing in Abuja intending to put agriculture in its pride of place through the influence of Agricultural Journalism for the socio-economic development of the country. Speaking at the two-day conference, Dr Adewale Kupoluyi, Esq., Chairman, the National Conference Planning Committee, said the gathering was put together to…
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