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“The federal government must set an immediate time scale to ensure that maize is not imported within months.”

“The interest rate of banks in Nigeria is one of the obstacles that are affecting our farmers."

"Because of this farm, we can now eat and take care of our family.”

About 26 states benefitted from the programme.

“…there is still low attendance and low attainment and completion rate among the marginalised and vulnerable groups.”

The communities were reclaimed by Nigerian troops.

Nigeria has kicked off export of yam.

At least 200 people are still missing.

The drought and pest-resistant maize was developed in collaboration with IITA, Ibadan

The farmers were also given farm implements including water pumping machines and insecticides.

“We have a genuine desire and interest in ensuring that we achieve food security in Nigeria.”

An official of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture also commended the governor for revitalizing the state's agricultural sector.

The CBN released N33.34 billion to 146,557 farmers across 21 states.

The official said 1, 457 seats were allocated to Taraba by the National Hajj Commission.

The agriculture minister said the conference is planned for June.

“You will find a herdsman from a West African country moving about with a herd of cattle of 1,000 which ...

“The team noticed heavy movement of cattle in the area but diverted them to avoid destruction of farmlands.”

The government expressed dismay at the level of damage during the clash.

A factory to process the grown rice is also to be built.

A similar attack on Tuesday caused the death of four people.

A commissioner explained why the farmers were paid the amount they were given.

“The governor has directed me to review the allocations with a view to ensuring that the right farmers are given ...

“The patronage of Hajj seats from rural farmers this year outnumbered the intending pilgrims from urban centres."

All the parties suggested ways of preventing future clashes.

Recommendations were made on how to achieve peaceful co-existence between the parties.