The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has commenced aerial spraying of farms in Kebbi and several other frontline states as part of the federal government’s national pest control program.
The frontline states are Kebbi, Adamawa, Bauchi, Yobe, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto and Taraba.
Minister of Agriculture, Abubakar Kyari while speaking during the launch of the spray against migratory agricultural pests in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital, emphasized the threat posed by quelea birds and other transboundary pests to food security.
He said the pests had a devastating impact on crops, especially rice, wheat, and if left unchecked they would significantly harm farmers’ livelihoods and the nation’s food security.
Meanwhile, the Kebbi state Governor Nasiru Idris commended the timely aerial spray against quelea birds, acknowledging the challenges faced by farmers, as he expressed optimism that the initiative would secure crops, leading to increased harvests and enhanced food production.
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