Nigeria: Taraba goes into turmeric and ginger production

Published 2024년 6월 29일

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The Taraba State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, led by Professor Nicholas Oliver Namessan, has initiated a project to cultivate turmeric and ginger across the state. The initiative, aimed at boosting agriculture and cash cropping, was launched at the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Jalingo. The commissioner pledged support for farmers and emphasized the benefits of the crops, which include their medicinal properties and resilience to grasses and harsh weather. The Provost of the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Yakubu Ali Garjila, pledged to conduct comprehensive research on all cash crops to align with the government's policies on food security and self-sufficiency.

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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 ...

Source: Daily Trust (ng)