Some city returnees currently undertaking rainy season farming in the South-South region have decried the lack of support from the government.
Mr Irewolade accused Messrs Sotinrin and Akinsola of threatening the farmers with arrest for speaking up against the eviction.
UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development has expressed readiness to leverage £204 million in private sector finance and agricultural investment in Nigeria.
He expressed optimism that it would improve wheat production and livelihoods in the community.
The prosecutor said the complainant alleged that he received a phone call from an unknown person on August 15.
Mr Omojola He also advised farmers to clear their farms and avoid setting it on fire
Mr Akandu said that currently only an insignificant fall in the prices of garri and vegetables were recorded compared to their costs a few months ago
Caught between rain clouds and crusty soil, Nigerian farmers consider inventive ways to beat drought and rain shortfall to reap bumper harvests and sustain lives and livelihoods.
Mr Zuntu said, “The inconsistencies in rainfall that we have experienced this year may be advantageous to some crop and disadvantageous to others.’’
Mr Mahmoud said the state has started massive land clearing to ensure improved farming activities in the state.
