Rabiu Omaku
Beniseed farmers in Nasarawa State have taken an astringent dimension to avert the annual stealing of sesame in their farms by changing to plan B due to the increasing cases of theft by resorting to guarding their Beni seed while others are in the habit of carrying their sesame to their houses.
Some farmers who shared their experiences during this year’s harvest, Yusuf Osabo who spoke to Universal Reporters during an exclusive Interview said the only way to harvest sesame without tears is to hire guards.
Saying removing sesame and allowing it to dry in the field remained the best in the life of every beniseed farmer, He added.
He confirmed that allowing it to be dried is the best option, especially for large-scale farmers of sesame.
“The person guarding my farm in the night nabbed somebody who said he missed his road but later on he was discharged_.
Otukpo Ari, In his view, said beniseed is like gold in Doma Said he has to resort to sleeping in the field with some of his children and relatives to safeguard his beniseed.
“He a 50Kg benissed cost N150,000”.
Anyapa Omaku, In an interview, averred that he used to harvest 50-65 bags of benissed but due to the present economic crunch and realities which has to do with the high cost of herbicide, farming foist him to reduce the cost of labour, He reiterated.
“After harvest, Is no longer at ease, That is why I stationed my family members to help guard my sesame”.
Lebura Osama- In his reaction said his farm was located along Ataya and said Fulani pastoralists who are mostly his neighbours farmed beniseed.
He said farming sesame is an added advantage following the joining of Fulani into farming beniseed was accepted by the majority of the Fulani Herders.
Joseph Adagbo, While sharing his view with Universal Reporters said he resorted to the use of firearms to guard against thieves of beniseed
