Farming Communities In ABIA State: A Story Of Resilience And Prosperity – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke
Farming Communities in Abia State: A Story of Resilience and Prosperity Abia State, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria, is indeed poised to be a powerhouse of agricultural production. With over 70% of its population engaged in agricultural activities (Abia State Ministry of Agriculture), the state is home to a staggering 10,000 farmers in Bende alone, producing over 50% of the state's cassava (Abia State Ministry of Agriculture). Abia State as a whole produces over 30% of Nigeria's cassava (National Bureau of Statistics) and over 20,000 metric tons of rice in Ohafia (National Bureau of Statistics). The agricultural sector…
