Nigeria: Pest Forcing Gombe Tomato Farmers Out of Business

Gombe — The tomato pest, Tuta Absoluta, which has been ravaging tomato farms in many states since last year has resurfaced in Gombe State, resulting in huge losses to the farmers.

The affected areas are Boltungo and Zambuk in Yamaltu Deba and Garin Faruku in Akko local government areas respectively.

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