Tuta absoluta is affecting tomato prices in Nigeria.

2024-05-29 00:00

The chairman of the Tomato Out Growers Association of Nigeria (TOGAN) in Kano State, Sani Danladi, has identified Tuta absoluta as the main factor behind the recent increase in tomato prices across Nigeria. This pest, also known as the tomato leaf miner or 'Tomato Ebola,' has had a significant impact on the tomato crop.

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