Why Nigeria must prioritise climate change awareness for women
Analysts say because women make up the majority of farmers in Nigeria, they are more impacted by climate change effects on agriculture.
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Analysts say because women make up the majority of farmers in Nigeria, they are more impacted by climate change effects on agriculture.
He also cited the absence of regulations governing pesticides use as well as farmers’ need for diversification as major challenges facing the country. He encouraged government organisations and farmers to work together to address these problems.
According to data from Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), none of the top ten crops produced in Nigeria is among the top ten agricultural products exported in Nigeria.
Modern and mechanised methods of agriculture are still not mainstream in Nigeria;