FARMERS, PROTECT YOUR FARM FROM BLIGHT PRESENTLY RAVAGING THE FARMS.

By our Reporter

A call has been made to farmers to protect their farms from blight, a disease experts say affects plants, in response to infection by pathogenic organisms.

 

This call was made by Dr. J. I. Nubuya, the Executive Director, Jos Chamber of Commerce, Industry,

 Mines and Agriculture, in a Message, he sent throughto the Farmers.

The message in part reads: 

 

“The Jos Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, through the Executive Director, wishes to inform our esteemed and treasured Farmers, especially those that are not aware, that blight cases have already been reported in some Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Plateau State.

“While the reported cases so far, are in some Local Government Areas of Plateau state, our call is not limited to farmers, in Plateau state only, but to Farmers beyond the boundaries of the state”.

“As you strive to make the best out of this year’s farming season, do ensure you protect your farms to possibly prevent blight, by spraying.

“Don't forget to add cover force to the mixture so that the rain will not wash it away as soon as you spray. Do this while your farms are not yet infected. Remember, prevention is better than cure.

“As far as we know, blight has no cure.

“Wishing all our Farmers, fruitful farming season”. He concluded.