Posts Tagged: #AgriculturalChallenges
Katsina Tomato Farmers Lose Profit To Production Cost
Tomato farmers in Katsina State are facing challenges in recovering their investments due to a decline in the market value of their produce. Despite the substantial increase in input costs, driven by the removal of
Niger Farmers Groan Over Rising Cost Of Yam Seedlings
Farmers in Niger State are expressing concerns over the escalating prices of yam seedlings as they gear up for the upcoming planting season. According to Salihu Yahaya, a yam dealer at Paiko market, the cost
Why It’s Hard To Grow Table-Size Catfish In 3 Months
Rearing catfish has become increasingly challenging for many fish farmers due to changes in the sector exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Supply chain disruptions and dwindling farms have led to a scarcity of quality fish
Why Bauchi Watermelon Farmers Moved To Cameroon
Dry season watermelon farmers in Bara village, the focal point of watermelon cultivation in Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi State, faced significant setbacks due to diseases and pests. Rising fuel prices and poor yields
Farmers In Distress As Fertilizer Price Soars
Farmers across Nigeria are facing escalating costs of fertilizers crucial for the upcoming rainy season, which could jeopardize food production. Prices have soared, with variations across states: in Plateau, NPK 15:15:15 hits N43,000; in Niger,
Farmer Begins Milling Local Rice In Bayelsa
Mr. Ovieya Sini, managing director of Ovieya Rice Farm in Bayelsa State, has initiated local rice production in the Famgbe community, Yenagoa Local Government Area. Currently cultivating 15 plots, he aims to supply rice to
