Tag: #YouthInAgriculture
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GINGER GOLD: EXPERT TELLS BAUCHI FARMERS TO CASH IN
Think ginger can’t thrive in Bauchi? New trials say otherwise—and the profits are hard to ignore. An agronomist, Dr Rashida Bala, is urging farmers in Bauchi State to add ginger to their fields, saying the crop could be a game-changer for incomes and livelihoods. According to her, recent studies and hands-on trials show Bauchi’s soil…
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FCTA LAUNCHES 50% SUBSIDISED FERTILISER PROGRAM TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY
Subsidised fertiliser aimed at empowering farmers and promoting agriculture in the FCT. The Federal Capital Territory Administration, led by Minister Nyesom Wike, began distributing fertilisers at half price across six Area Councils to fight food insecurity. The initiative targets genuine farmers, with strict monitoring and support from FAO and IITA to build capacity. Emphasizing agriculture…
