Nigerian growers begin harvest of ‘shambo’ pepper
Although the pepper is noted to be popular among farmers in Fadama areas of Sokoto because of its viable economic potentials, the pepper variety is consumed more in South-western Nigeria.
“Our people take the pepper to the South where the market is more favourable,” stated a dealer, Hussaini Abdullahi, 38, of Dundaye Bakin Gulbi who has spent 10 years in the business.
Farmers in Goronyo, Rabah and Wurno local government areas of Sokoto State are noted to be the major producers of this pepper variety.
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