…and Development for an integrated industrial park, 10,000 hectares of irrigated rice production and processing, and a 50-megawatt solar power plant in Jalingo. He said the investments represented the kind of initiatives required to convert the state’s natural advantages into production, value addition, employment and s…

…long-term impact of cheaper imports on Nigeria’s efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in rice production and protect investments made in the domestic agricultural value chain.What happened to the rice import waiver?The Federal Government approved a 150-day duty-free import window in July 2024 for selected food commoditi…

…already struggling with rising food prices across the country. According to him, rice production is projected to decline by six per cent to about 8.3 million tonnes, while cultivated land may be reduced by seven per cent. “Rice is the big one. Production is projected to drop six per cent to 8.3 million tonnes. “The are…

…and stakeholders, especially at a time when efforts are being intensified to boost local rice production and reduce dependence on imported grains. Agricultural experts warn that if left unchecked, quelea birds can cause severe economic losses by destroying rice, millet, sorghum, and other cereal crops, affecting both f…

…to him, the migratory birds have invaded major Fadama farming areas, posing a threat to rice production and the livelihoods of farmers. Mu'azu said the infestation was detected within the last 72 hours, with reports indicating damage to some early-planted rice fields. He explained that quelea birds, regarded as one of…