The Abia State Government has advised farmers to adopt climate-smart agricultural practices as the state is projected to experience above-normal rainfall in 2026.
The warning follows the Seasonal Climate Prediction released by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NIMET.
The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Cliff Agbaeze, provided critical guidance to farmers across the state this Tuesday, in a 2026 Climate Outlook and Farming Advisor, to ensure a productive farming season.
According to NiMet, Abia State is expected to record annual rainfall between 1,800mm and 2,200mm, to begin between late March and early April and end between late October and early November.
Agbaeze conveyed the strong support of the state governor, Alex Otti, to all farmers across Abia, while advising farmers to cultivate raised ridges, maintain proper drainage systems, and avoid flood-prone lands for sensitive crops.
