Nigeria: Boko Haram, Drought, Pests Destroy Farms in Borno

5 February 2018

Boko Haram militants, drought and pests have combined to wreak havoc on farmlands in Borno State, leading to low output and huge losses to the farmers.

About 1, 800 hectares of rice for instance wilted due to drought in some parts of the state, according to the farmers.

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