In spite of its huge potential in production of perishable products, Nigeria currently lacks the conditioning centres as the cold chain in exporting the products. The country is noted for its global leadership position in the production of yam and cassava tubers, shea nuts cocoayam, Sorghum melon seed, kola nut and other agricultural produce, but […]
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The federal government has said it is targeting to export about 480 tonnes of yam, equivalent to 20 container monthly in 2018. The Technical Committee on Nigeria Yam Export Programme revealed this on Monday in Abuja. Simon Irtwange, the chairman of the committee, told newsmen that the target would be achieved if all the challenges, which […]
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Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, has advised critics of the Federal Government yam export policy to grow the commodity. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Monday, Mr. Ogbeh dismissed the criticisms of the policy, saying the effort was in the best interest of the nation’s economy.Farming He said the energies being dissipated […]
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