Farming and Livestock
ISWAP Kills Five Farmers in Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria
Saturday, August 30, suspected ISWAP insurgents killed at least five farmers. The tragedy occurred in Ngoshe, a community in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. “Such horrors visit us almost daily” said Junaid Jibrin, a legislative aide.
Islamist Militants Kill Six Security Operatives in Nigeria’s Northeast
Islamist Militants Kill Six Security Operatives in Nigeria’s Northeast. The Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) urge the government to provide us with the necessary support. Farmers abandonned their farms, threatening food security in the communities.
Farmers Urged to Leverage Expert Advice for Improved Agribusiness
As the rainy season approaches, farmers are encouraged to consult experts on weather patterns and farming activities. By leveraging expert advice, farmers can improve crop yields
Farmers urged to adopt climate-smart practices
Many farmers in Borno State are still sceptical about the ravages of climate change, which is a threat to populations, livelihoods and the health of the environment. As the rainy […]
Water scarcity and high prices drive irrigation farmers off their land
Farmers are calling on the Borno State government to intervene, saying the high cost of water, pesticides and other agricultural inputs – many of which have more than doubled – […]
Exorbitant fuel prices force farmers to quit
Food insecurity a concern as farmers say the cost-of-living crisis is hitting them – particularly escalating fuel prices – and they can no longer keep their water pumps running. The […]
Two men in critical condition after farmer-herder clash
Borno State farmers are pleading with the government to beef up security – or appoint a mediator – to stop herders’ livestock from trampling their crops and devouring the produce. […]
Stop migratory elephants from trampling our lands
Farmers are pleading with the Borno State government to complete the trenches it started digging, saying that is the only way to prevent elephants from destroying their crops. Farmers in […]
Soldiers recover 142 cattle stolen by insurgents
Herders grateful as troops recover and return livestock that were stolen during a raid by insurgents on Ngowom village in the Mafa district of Borno State. Soldiers in Borno State […]
Rice farmers beg Borno State government for help to save their crops from invading quelea birds
Farmers say the birds – which migrate from the neighbouring countries of Chad, Cameroon, Benin and the Niger Republic – can wipe out hectares of crops within days or even […]
