Ekiti dry spell, erratic rains delay ofada rice planting, output

Unpredictable rainfall and a dry spell in Ekiti State, Nigeria, are delaying ofada rice production, with farmers citing a repeat of last year's weather pattern that discouraged planting. The claim is based on a single report and lacks quantitative yield data, but it signals a potential local food-supply and price risk. If the pattern persists, it could tighten regional rice supply and lift prices in southwestern Nigeria.