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January 14, 2020
Lagosstate has recorded the first rainfall but some local farmers in the State urgedtheir members to delay planting.
Somefarmers and motorists gave their opinion on the early rain in separateinterviews. They noted that the first rain is not enough to start plantingcrops.
Avegetable farmer, Chukwuemeka Chuba said it is a good sign that the rain cameearly this year, but warned farmers against early commencement of planting toprevent loss of crops.
Onhis part, a crop farmer, Michael Aleagbu asked local farmers to be patient andobserve the trend of the rain before starting the planting season.
Also,  a commercial motorist plying theIgando/Isheri to Iyana-Ipaja route, Solomon Eromosele,  said the rain was most welcome and a goodstart for the year.