He said food commodities that could be produced locally should not be imported, as this undermines efforts to boost domestic production.
Mr Oke called for stronger collaboration with AFAN to address the challenges facing cocoa farmers across the country.
According to him, concealed number plates create security concerns and weaken accountability.
Some farmers in the country have proffered workable solutions to address Nigeria’s growing post-harvest losses estimated at $10 billion annually.
Mr Oke noted that the welfare of internally displaced farmers should be prioritised to ensure continuous food security in the country.
The association’s general secretary, Femi Oke, disclosed this in an interview on Wednesday in Lagos.
They said such measures would help boost domestic production and further reduce the country’s inflation rate.
Mr Oke praised government efforts but sought stronger policies to boost productivity.
He urged the government to ensure that farmers receive the provided inputs or machinery directly, instead of through “political farmers.”
Mr Oke said local farmers could still meet up with the yearly crop productivity output with strict adherence to NiMet’s directives and predictions.
