Haruna Buhari, acting secretary of the public policy advocacy unit of GDNN, made this call on Wednesday at a news conference in Abuja.
The National Tomato Growers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria is seeking the federal government’s intervention to reduce post-harvest losses.
A Chinese research team from Guangxi University has decoded the genome of the modern cultivated sugarcane variety Xintaitang No. 22 (XTT22).
According to Mr Adebanjo, prioritising farming remains a key strategy towards achieving food security.
Mr Waziri said that the ranches would be provided with adequate animal feeds, mega dams and an array of features of world-class equipment.
Mr Ihedioha said. “We have a big problem of land availability for farming in Imo State.’’
He described Nasarawa as the agricultural powerhouse of the nation.
The agronomist noted that traditional sources such as poultry droppings and animal dung were insufficient.
Mr Banjoko stated, “The plans are good but the government should take the execution process seriously by giving it to the private sector.’’
Mr Dabo said the investor friendly policies would also boost skills of the smallholder farmers to enhance food production in the state.
