Posts Tagged: #FarmingChallenges
Agric growth slows to 1.4% in Q2 on worsening insecurity
Nigeria’s agricultural growth slowed to 1.4% in Q2 2024 due to worsening insecurity and rising production costs, down from 1.5% year-on-year. Insecurity has forced many farmers to abandon their land, driving food inflation. The sector
Why female farmers continue to struggle
Female farmers in the country face significant challenges compared to their male counterparts. Mrs. Bola Ijeoma, chairman of the Edo State Rice Farmers Association, highlighted that women often struggle with land access, training, and inputs.
Researchers Take Samples From Bauchi Watermelon Farms To Tackle Diseases, Pests
A team comprising researchers from the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) centers in Kano and Gombe recently visited watermelon farms in Bara, Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi, affected by diseases and pests. Led by
How Climate Change Affects Wheat Production In Jigawa, Yobe
Research indicates that climate change, driven by rising temperatures and altered rainfall patterns, is causing a decline in food crop yields. Particularly in Nigeria’s northern states like Borno, Bauchi, Yobe, and Jigawa, where rice, wheat,
Fields Awaiting Stable Rainfall: Issues Benue Farmers Worry About
Farmers in Benue State are preparing their fields for the upcoming farming season, waiting for the rains to stabilize before planting. Currently, farmers in Makurdi and surrounding areas have yet to till their land due
