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AFAN raises alarm over corn earworm attack on maize plants

AFAN raises alarm over corn earworm attack on maize plants

The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Niger State has raised alarm over the destruction of maize planted by farmers across the state by corn earworms pest. Alhaji Shehu Galadima, Chairman, AFAN in the state disclosed this on Thursday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna. Galadima said that […]
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FG may bar importation of maize

FG may bar importation of maize

Mr Shola Fashedemi, the Commercial Manager, AFEX, has appealed to the Federal Government to assist in stopping importation of maize with a view to encourage massive maize production and increase farmers’ income.

Maize disease breaks out in Nigeria —FG

Maize disease breaks out in Nigeria —FG

AS the country grapples with the tomato disease called Tuta Absoluta, also known as ‘Tomato Ebola,’ the Federal Government, yesterday, alerted the country over out-break of maize disease called ‘Army Worm.’