Thinking of growing mangoes the easy way? Well, this article will show you how to grow mango trees from leaves by rooting banana trees. 1. Select Healthy Mango Leaves: Choose young, disease-free mango leaves. 2. Prepare the Mango Leaves: Cut leaves with a small stem attached, about 4-6 inches long. 3. Prepare the Banana Tree:…
By Ovat Lawrence The Cross River State Government has initiated plans to establish Cocoa estates in six Local Government Areas of the State. During a critical stakeholders engagement meeting held in Calabar, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Hon. Johnson Andiambey Ebokpo KSM, disclosed the ongoing process of engaging stakeholders to acquire land for…
Care for Social Welfare International (CASWI) has established a five-tone per hour garri processing mill for selected Cameroonian refugee women in Calabar. The initiative which was implemented by CASWI with funds from the Women Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) and technical support from UN Women was titled “Women Household Empowerment Project.” Inaugurating the plant on…
Etimbuk Imuk not only grows mushrooms but has diversified into mushroom dishes for the public and mushroom workshops. In recent times, increasing numbers of young Nigerians are delving into mushroom farming, using techniques which are way different from conventional. One of such is Etimbuk Imuk. She has now taken mushroom farming as a major occupation….
The Cross River State Government entered collaborative agreements with the Lake Chad Institute of Research and the Ahmadu Bello University Institute of Research to boost agricultural productivity in the state. This partnership aims to provide improved seeds for various crops such as maize, wheat, and cowpeas. Governor Bassey Otu, who witnessed the signing of the…
Earlier this week, I shared a story about how expensive ginger has become, showing what I bought for N200. Most people requested I share the step-by-step guide on how ginger can be planted at home. So here is a very simple guide to plant your ginger, whether on a sack or the regular farm. Step…
The Government of Cross River State has flagged off land clearing and developing 12,000 hectares of farmland for onboarding out-growers. The out-growers are expected to cultivate rice, maize, cassava, wheat, coffee and cowpea. Speaking at the flagging off event held at Efeidem community in Odukpani Local Government Area, Governor Bassey Otu disclosed that the project…
The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has said his government has cleared 72,000 hectares of land to cultivate rice and other crops. Otu announced this at a dinner for journalists, on Thursday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Otu also said the government had awarded a contract to procure 108…
By Our Reporter As disagreement continues to surround the 2024 allocation of the Cross River State Cocoa Estate, Bendeghe-Ekiem youths are the latest among the landlord communities to call on Governor Bassey Otu to investigate the double dealings, injustice and usurpations that characterised the just-concluded exercise. Recall that youths in Agbokim and Etomi communities had…
…receives fact-finding committee report on activities of ENG-HUAT rubber industries limited By Our Reporter Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has assured that his administration is committed to ensuring that the rich agricultural endowment of the state is developed, and made to become the economic mainstay of the state. Speaking from his office in…
