Nigerian growers are encouraged to grow onions

Through the Enugu State Agricultural Development Program (ENADEP), the Government of Nigeria is encouraging farmers in Enuga State to focus on onion farming to increase production. The organization said it is important for onion growers to increase production to reduce high costs and product shortages. “We are encouraging farmers to put more effort into growing many of the fresh produce in the state. This is how tomato farmers started and now many tomatoes are grown and harvested in Nsukka,” he said. The price of onions has increased drastically. Meanwhile, some ...