VOICED : Nigeria's 'breadbasket', a hotbed of hostility

The video discusses the challenges faced by farmers in Bennu State, Nigeria, due to land conflicts, climate change, and population growth. These issues have led to a security crisis, displacement, and food insecurity, affecting millions. The economic impact is significant, with rising food prices and disrupted farming activities. The video suggests reopening borders to stabilize food prices but emphasizes the need for government intervention to resolve conflicts and support local farmers.

What are some of the main challenges faced by rice farmers in Bennu State?

• Poor quality of seeds

• Insufficient government subsidies

• Conflicts with herders and land abandonment

• Lack of modern farming equipment

What has contributed to the security crisis affecting farmers in Nigeria?

• Lack of access to international markets

• Decreased demand for local produce

• Increased government regulations

• Bandit attacks and ransom kidnappings

How has the farming crisis affected Nigeria's economy?

• It has improved food security

• It has increased the number of agricultural jobs

• It has caused a rise in food prices and economic instability

• It has led to a decrease in agricultural exports

What is one of the proposed solutions to address the food price issue in Nigeria?

• Reducing taxes on agricultural products

• Providing more subsidies to farmers

• Reopening borders to allow food imports

• Increasing local food production

What do farmers in Bennu State hope the government will do to help them?

• Build more roads to access farms

• Increase subsidies for rice production

• Resolve conflicts instead of importing food

• Provide more farming equipment