Mr Oke commended the federal government’s efforts to improve food security and moderate inflation.
“If farmers make proper use of the fertilisers, the cost of food commodities should become more affordable by harvest time,” he said.
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.
