Nigeria will be among the world's top three potato producers by 2025
Published 2021년 11월 24일
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The article highlights the commitment of the Nigerian government, as expressed by the Minister of Agriculture, to prevent food crises following the COVID-19 pandemic. The minister emphasized Nigeria's leading role in the production of root and tuber crops in Africa and outlined plans to rank among the top three global producers of these crops by 2025. The conference in Jos, Plateau state, was designed to strategize on enhancing the value chain of root crops to mitigate food insecurity.
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He said this on Thursday at the 1st International Potato Value-Chain and Root Crops Conference and Exhibition held in Jos, Plateau state capital. The minister said the federal government will ensure there is no food crisis after the COVID-19 crisis, adding that measures have been taken to mitigate any adverse effect that might escalate food insecurity. ‘It’s a known fact that Nigeria has a comparative advantage in the production of root and tuber crops,” Shehuri said. “In reality, the country leads in the production of yam, cassava and sweet ...
Source: Argenpapa
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