Meet Etimbuk Imuk, the entrepreneur revolutionising mushroom farming in Nigeria

Etimbuk Imuk not only grows mushrooms but has diversified into mushroom dishes for the public and mushroom workshops. In recent times, increasing numbers of young Nigerians are delving into mushroom farming, using techniques which are way different from conventional. One of such is Etimbuk Imuk. She has now taken mushroom farming as a major occupation….

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C’River partners with research institutes to drive agriculture

The Cross River State Government entered collaborative agreements with the Lake Chad Institute of Research and the Ahmadu Bello University Institute of Research to boost agricultural productivity in the state. This partnership aims to provide improved seeds for various crops such as maize, wheat, and cowpeas. Governor Bassey Otu, who witnessed the signing of the…

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Cross River earmarks N6bn to cultivate rice, coffee, maize, wheat, others

The Government of Cross River State has flagged off land clearing and developing 12,000 hectares of farmland for onboarding out-growers. The out-growers are expected to cultivate rice, maize, cassava, wheat, coffee and cowpea. Speaking at the flagging off event held at Efeidem community in Odukpani Local Government Area, Governor Bassey Otu disclosed that the project…

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Etung youths call on Governor Otu to investigate 2024 cocoa allocation

By Our Reporter As disagreement continues to surround the 2024 allocation of the Cross River State Cocoa Estate, Bendeghe-Ekiem youths are the latest among the landlord communities to call on Governor Bassey Otu to investigate the double dealings, injustice and usurpations that characterised the just-concluded exercise. Recall that youths in Agbokim and Etomi communities had…

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