Posts Tagged: #CropProtection
NAFDAC decries use of counterfeit agrochemicals for farming, poultry
At a recent farmers’ forum in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) reiterated the dangers associated with the use of fake agrochemicals and pesticides, particularly in poultry
Tomato farmers worry as tuta absoluta resurfaces
Tomato farmers in Kano and other parts of the country are once again facing a devastating outbreak of Tuta absoluta, commonly known as “tomato ebola.” The pest, which has ravaged tomato farms since its first
Ginger farmers lost N12bn in 2023 – Minister
In a related development, Nigerian ginger farmers lost N12 billion in 2023 to blight epidemic. Minister of State for Agriculture Aliyu Abdullahi exposed. In tackling such challenges, the federal agriculture ministry shall collaborate with Nigerian
Biotech Innovation Addressing Diseases In Potato – Researcher
Genetically modified potato varieties undergo field trials and regulatory assessments in Nigeria to combat potato farming diseases. Dr. Charles Amadi, Principal Investigator of the Global Biotechnology Potato Partnership (GBPP), highlighted the initiative at the National
Why Beans Price Bloated In Nigeria – CFAN
The recent surge in bean prices in Nigeria, reaching over N200,000 per 100kg bag, has raised concerns among consumers and farmers. The Cowpea Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN) attributes this to decreased production due to
Kaduna Government, Federal Agency Unfold Support Package for Ginger Farmers after Devastating Crop Epidemic
“The GRATE initiative by NADF and KADA aims to revive ginger farming in southern Kaduna after the devastating Blight epidemic of 2023. Farmers across seven local government areas will receive fertilizers, seeds, and crop protection
Bauchi Fights Quelea Birds, Allots N45m For Pest Control
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has initiated a quelea bird spraying operation at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport in Bauchi to enhance food production in the state. This effort targets the local
Again, Kano Tomato Farmers Groan As Tuta Absoluta Ravages Farms
Tomato farmers in Kano State are facing severe issues due to the resurgence of the Tuta absoluta pest across major irrigation sites, including Garun Malam, Kura, and Bunkure. This pest, one of the most destructive
Pests Ravage Dry Season Farms In Bauchi
An unknown pest has devastated vegetable farms in Bara, Kirfi LGA, and parts of Tafawa Balewa LGA in Bauchi State, primarily affecting green and red peppers and spreading to other crops like maize. Farmer Abubakar
Dry Season Farming Threatened As ‘Unknown’ Rodents Invade Farmlands In Kano
“In Kano State, mysterious rodents resistant to traditional pest control methods are causing severe damage to wheat, tomato, and maize crops during this year’s dry season farming. Farmers in areas like Kura, Garun Malam, and
