Delayed rainfall, low food prices stall farming activities in Yobe
Some farmers also blamed the slow pace of farming on financial losses suffered during the last harvest season following a sharp decline in food prices, which they said left many without enough capital to resume full-scale cultivation this year.
A farmer, Adamu Muhammad, said many farmers were still recovering from last year’s losses, making it difficult to invest in the current farming season.
This year, many farmers have suspended farming, while others are waiting for more rainfall before beginning cultivation.
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