Posts Tagged: #PestControl
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
Better yield: PBR cowpea, Tela maize farmers call for seed subsidy
Despite ongoing debates about genetically modified organisms (GMOs), Nigerian farmers cultivating Pod Borer-Resistant (PBR) cowpea, TELA maize, and Bt cotton have reported significant yield improvements and reduced input costs. These bioengineered crops, developed by Nigerian
FG empowers Adamawa women, youth with skills in tomato, pepper production
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in collaboration with the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), has concluded a capacity-building program for 100 youths and women in Gombi/Hong
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
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
