Amid the growing impact of a climate change on food security, farmers have called on the Federal Government to subsidise solar-powered irrigation systems to boost agricultural productivity and ensure year-round farming.

The call followed a research conducted by climate change-focused non-governmental organisation, YELF Climate Trust Foundation, among 10,500 smallholder farmers in Kebbi State.

Findings from the study revealed that although 99.51 per cent of respondents are aware of Solar-powered Irr

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