By Ovat Lawrence The Cross River State Government has initiated plans to establish Cocoa estates in six Local Government Areas of the State. During a critical stakeholders engagement meeting held in Calabar, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Hon. Johnson Andiambey Ebokpo KSM, disclosed the ongoing process of engaging stakeholders to acquire land for…
Care for Social Welfare International (CASWI) has established a five-tone per hour garri processing mill for selected Cameroonian refugee women in Calabar. The initiative which was implemented by CASWI with funds from the Women Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) and technical support from UN Women was titled “Women Household Empowerment Project.” Inaugurating the plant on…
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….
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…
Earlier this week, I shared a story about how expensive ginger has become, showing what I bought for N200. Most people requested I share the step-by-step guide on how ginger can be planted at home. So here is a very simple guide to plant your ginger, whether on a sack or the regular farm. Step…
