Nigeria: Taraba goes into turmeric and ginger production

In its effort to boost agriculture, the Taraba State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has commenced planting turmeric and ginger. The state Commissioner of Agriculture, Professor, Nicholas Oliver Namessan, flagged off the planting of the two economic crops at the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Jalingo, Friday. The commissioner, who represented Governor Agbu Kefas, said the planting of the two economic plants was in line with his administration’s resolve of moving forward administration to promote cash crops and as well invest in research. He said that Taraba State is blessed with a large expanse of land suitable for the planting of all crops. The commissioner assured farmers of Governor Kefas’ readiness for funding to promote turmeric and ginger farming because both can serve as medicine, seasoning, and sales and can grow resisting grasses and harsh weather. Namessan urged the Provost College of Agriculture Science and Technology to ensure that thorough ...