Emergency in Nigerian state over tomato shortage
Kaduna state in Nigeria has declared an emergency after moths destroyed 80% of the tomato produce, said State Agriculture Commissioner Manzo Daniel. The wholesale price of a basket of tomatoes has risen to $212 from $1.50-$7.50, Daniel said. Numerous Nigerians posted photographs across social media of 'La Tomatina' festival in Spain​, where tonnes of tomatoes are used in tomato fights.