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Nigerian agri sector hit by extreme heat

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Extreme heat is killing his wheat before it is ready for cultivation in Nigeria. Wheat normally requires heat, but in the last three years, farmers in Nigeria´s far north, part of Africa’s Sahel region that largely produces the country’s homegrown food, have seen an alarming increase in heat – much more than required.

The vicious heat and rain cycle, worsened by climate change, has contributed to wheat yield dropping in half as Nigeria is trying to become self-sufficient in food. The government has launched programs to provide loans to farmers and boost domestic grain production.

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But extreme weather and violence from both gangs and farmers and cattle herders clashing over resources have hindered those efforts. It’s left Nigeria unable to produce enough wheat to bridge a gap in the supply of more than 5 million metric tons.