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Shifting rains and insecurity are changing Nigeria’s farming calendar

The Guardian Nigeria reports on how extreme weather and insecurity are affecting when and where farmers can work.

By Green City Media Editorial Desk·
Rice fields stretching across a rural landscape
Source: The Guardian Nigeria

Changing rainfall patterns, extreme weather and insecurity are affecting farming calendars and access to farmland in Nigeria, according to reporting by The Guardian Nigeria.

The report describes how unpredictable rains make planting decisions harder, while insecurity can keep farmers away from their fields.

The observations in this summary are drawn from The Guardian Nigeria. The combined effect on food production is an area where further data is needed.

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