Research to improve productionScience based research will now be used to boost agriculture and livestock production in arid and semi-arid areas which are increasingly being exposed to climate change effects. Therefore, we will embark on well advised research and come up with the right development programmes for them,” said Buhari. Agriculture, the country’s mainstay, is predominantly rain-fed, making it highly vulnerable to climate change. Loss of livelihoods, water and pasture have triggered cattle rustling, banditry and conflicts in the areas, Mr Buhari said. Agriculture, the mainstay of the economy, is predominantly rain-fed, making it highly vulnerable to climate change.

Source: Daily Nation March 12, 2020 14:03 UTC