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As the rainy season commences, Nigerian farmers face significant challenges due to escalating costs for essential inputs like fertilizers, seeds, and labor, alongside unpredictable weather patterns. This episode of Nigeria Daily explores strategies farmers might adopt to achieve improved yields despite these obstacles.
Fresh attacks in Plateau State have resulted in the deaths of four people, comprising three farmers and one herder, across Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas. The incidents occurred just days after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's visit to the state, during which he pledged to end such violence.
Enibo Albert, a farmer from Bayelsa, has voiced her distress after her farmland was allegedly destroyed by herders and their cattle. This incident is part of a disturbing pattern of repeated attacks that have left her without a livelihood.
Niger State Governor Alhaji Umar Bago has disclosed that over 300,000 farmers have abandoned their communities due to worsening insecurity. This alarming situation highlights a larger crisis affecting agriculture across the region, risking food security in Nigeria.
A farmer identified as Abdulkarim suffered a severe assault by armed bandits in Kaduna State, leading to the amputation of his hand. The attack occurred while he was tending to his farm.
Farmers and grain merchants across Nigeria are suffering due to slumping prices for agricultural products. A notable merchant shares insights on how the market has shifted dramatically, with severe implications for both buyers and sellers.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has begun a pilot project for a digital climate advisory service designed for around 100,000 farmers in six states. This initiative will integrate weather updates with agricultural advice delivered through mobile phones.
A violent confrontation between herdsmen and peasant farmers in Ejule-Ojebe, Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State, has resulted in the deaths of at least five individuals, with several others unaccounted for or injured. The clashes reportedly began on Saturday following an alleged killing of a farmer over crop destruction disputes.
Farmers and herders from six rural communities in Bokkos and Riyom local government areas have formalized 25 peace agreements to foster harmony among their groups. This initiative comes in response to previous violent conflicts that have affected the region.
The Edo State Police Command has successfully rescued a farmer along with his two wives and captured eight individuals suspected of involvement in their abduction. This operation was part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping in the region.
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has condemned the recent killings of farmers in Keana by unknown assailants, describing the act as senseless. He has instructed security forces to investigate and apprehend those responsible.
Farmers in Nasarawa State are facing significant financial hardship due to a dramatic decline in cassava prices, dropping to N40,000 per truck from previous highs of N200,000. The situation has left many struggling to sell their crops amid a lack of buyers.
Officials from the Enugu State Agricultural Development Programme (ENADEP) recently visited the Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area to educate farmers on advanced farming and effective storage techniques. The initiative is part of Governor Peter Mbah's administration's broader commitment to enhancing food security and agricultural productivity within the state.
