“Accordingly, we demand the immediate revocation of the mining lease granted the two companies.”
The farmers appealed in an interview on Monday in Abuja, saying the strange disease was attacking ginger farms in Kaduna State.
The federal government says it has distributed improved yam seedlings and other inputs to farmers and extension agents in Kaduna.
The items include 500 bags of fertilisers, 10 tricycles, 55 water pumps, 115 knapsack sprayers, five fufu pounders, 50 seed planters and five rice milling machines.
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The politician says agriculture provides a lasting solution to fuel subsidy removal by the federal government.
Mr Bukar said the agency planted one million trees in Borno, Yobe and other states, adding that N2.4 billion was released in the first phase and N7.3 billion in the second.
“Our goal is to serve the Nigerian people as President Tinubu is very passionate about reducing the cost of fertilisers for the Nigerian public.”
The distribution is part of palliatives to assist poultry farmers affected by the 2022 flood disaster in Oyo state.
At least 50 stables were also burnt, he said, as well as warehouses containing fodder.
“This training is commendable and in line with the state government’s agricultural policies.”
