BusinessAugust 16, 2026
ridgers
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Definition
Agricultural implements or attachments used to create raised strips of soil, known as ridges, to facilitate planting and improve drainage.
Etymology
The word comes from the Middle English 'rigge' (back or spine), related to the Old English 'hrycg', referring to the raised shape of the soil created by the tool.
In the news
In this article, ridgers are listed among the modern mechanised equipment provided to smallholder farmers in Kwara State to improve their efficiency and expand cultivation capabilities.
Cultivating a future: How Governor Abdulrazaq is building a food-secure Kwara
Read the full article ↗The Guardian Nigeria News