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The recent hike in the prices of tomatoes and pepper in Jos, the Plateau State capital, has stunned many residents. Plateau State is one of the areas that produce the commodities in huge quantities during both the rainy and dry seasons, considering the favourable weather conditions and soil nature, which…
Carrot industry thrives in Plateau State, Nigeria
Low yield of tomatoes, as well as diseases in some producing areas of Kano, Kaduna and Gombe, has triggered high demand of the produce from Plateau State, Daily Trust on Sunday has learnt. Tomato farming, which is seasonal, is mostly cultivated in batches, depending on the area. Some areas often plant before others. Gombe, Kano…
From time immemorial, Plateau State has been known as the leading state in Irish potato production in the country, and many farmers engage in farming it alongside other crops. People from all parts of the country look up to the state when procuring potatoes in large and cheaper quantities. This implies that the tuberous vegetable…
The management of University of Jos has decried the encroachment on its land by unknown persons, which it said had impeded infrastructure development in the institution. The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof Tanko Ishaya, made the appeal on Thursday when he led members of the school’s management and governing council on a courtesy visit