Nigeria produces yams, a crop widely cultivated in the country, but its exports are far below potential, though it has a huge market in the continent. According to official sources, it is the fifth widely cultivated crop in the country, accounting for a negligible quantum of exports as well. The cultivation of yam is expensive and requires careful tending
Nigeria produces yams, a crop widely cultivated in the country, but its exports are far below potential, though it has a huge market in the continent. According to official sources, it is the fifth most widely cultivated crop in the country, accounting for the negligible quantum of exports as well. The cultivation of yam is expensive and requires careful tending.
Nigeria is the leading producer of fresh yams. Yet it is unfortunate that despite the huge production, the country exports less of the product. The country is critically examining why it cannot export yams, which have a good market outside the country since Africans eat yams in large quantities. The Federal Agriculture Ministry is taking deliberate steps for taking yam production, processing and marketing to the next level in line with international best practices.
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Yam dealers’ association of Nigeria, calls upon the government to give stakeholders support for collaborating with relevant stakeholders to boost yam exports from Nigeria to boost wealth creation and food security. They demand fertilizers at a concessional rate, liberal loans to farmers, and security for them. Of late, there is a renewed focus on agriculture for the country, which has been overlooked earlier when the country focused more on oil and its production. Nigeria, once upon a time was known as the granary of Africa. It is now importing most of its food requirements. The agriculture sector employs approximately 60 per cent of the labour force and contributes over 40 per cent of the country’s GDP.
