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TELA Maize, Future Of Nigeria’s Agriculture

TELA Maize variety on IAR Research Farm in Minjibir, Kano State. Photo: AATF Agriculture has always been the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, contributing 22.35 per cent to the country’s GDP and providing livelihoods for about 70 per cent of the population. Yet, despite its importance, the sector faces significant challenges in meeting local food demands and export needs. Only 34 million hectares of Nigeria’s arable land is currently being utilised, leaving vast potential for growth and development untapped. To unlock this potential, the Nigerian government must prioritise agriculture, which has the power to increase national production value and position the […]

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