As bumper harvests are being recorded in parts of Nigeria, the expected multiplier effects on the prices of farm produce have been a
mixed-grilled in Kano , Kaduna and Katsina States. The News Agency of Nigeria learnt that the prices have gone down in parts of Kano State, as well as Zaria and Kafanchan in… mixed-grilled in Kano , Kaduna and Katsina States.
It was also observed that the development has taken a huge toll on the purchasing power of the ordinary citizens in the three states.A survey conducted by NAN revealed that the prices of some grains have reduced. Another trader, Abubakar Labaran, also said that the increase in the price of onion was due to the fact that the product was severely affected by the recent rains.He added that tomato farming was successful, which led to a surplus in supply and a subsequent decrease in.the prices.
Aisha Ali suggested the use of an adequate storage system to preserve some perishable items like tomatoes during the harvest season, to prepare for their scarcity. Another farmer, Kambai Modecai, said he expects food prices to further crash in the coming months following the Federal Government’s suspension of import duties on food items.
On Aug. 7 at the Saminaka market, Lere LGA, the prices of maize has dropped to N73,000 for a hybrid variety while local rice was N70000 for a 100kg bag. Both the consumers and sellers of food items and other essentials told the News Agency of Nigeria that there was no significant change in the food prices.
On her part, Amina Mohammed, a consumer, said she had bought a mudu of rice at N2,300 recently against N2400 initial price, saying the difference was too insignificant. Yet, the prices of some food items remained higher while those of tomatoes and other perishables kept decreasing. A 100kg bag of beans, which was sold at N200,000 and above before, now dropped to about N168,000, also depending on the quality and the market.However, a 100kg bag of millet was sold at a price between N85,000 and N100,000, in many places.
On his part, Malam Bala Mai-Doya, a yam dealer in Katsina, said that they were still battling with the higher prices.Madam Grace Audu, a restaurant operator in the metropolis, said she no longer sells pounded yam due to the high cost of yam in the market.The survey further revealed that, following the frequent rainfall being experienced in the state, the prices of tomatoes have reduced across some markets.
Malam Abdulrahman Sani, a household leader, said a few months back, he spent about N1,500 to prepare a stew, but now he spends not more than N500 on vegetables to prepare a soup. The government recruited over 772 extension workers, provided them with motorcycles and other equipment. mixed-grilled in Kano, Kaduna and Katsina States. The News Agency of Nigeria learnt that the prices have gone down in parts of Kano State, as well as Zaria and Kafanchan in…
The Kenyan government plans to raise about $1.2 billion by reinstating some unpopular taxes contained in a finance bill that was scrapped in the face of deadly street protests, a government minister said. President William Ruto had warned of a funding shortfall after he decided in June to drop the controversial tax hikes after a…
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