Dry spell, unpredictable rain push back production of ofada rice in Ekiti

Primary framing

“Dry spell, unpredictable rain push back production of ofada rice in Ekiti”

“Many people did not farm rice this year because of what happened last year. And what happened has started happening this year again.”

Key facts

• Ofada rice is an upland rice grown on dry, non-puddled soils
• Farmers in Ekiti State rely on rainfall for rice growth
• Many people did not farm rice this year because of what happened last year
• Abu Ibrahim invested one million naira in rice farming
• A dry spell and unpredictable rain have impacted the production of ofada rice in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
• Abu Ibrahim invested one million naira in rice farming
• Ofada rice is an upland rice grown on dry, non-puddled soils
• Farmers in Ekiti State rely on rainfall for rice growth

Center-leaning outlets

• Premium Times Nigeria