Agriculture & Food Security

Maize production is projected to increase from 553,953 tonnes in 2023 to 874,337 tonnes by 2028/29, a level farmers say is unachievable.

FAO forecast for global cereal production in 2025 has been lifted by almost 14 million tonnes in July compared to the previous month.

The country seeks to regulate cereals and mixed crops to ensure that farmers produce marketable, quality grains.

Faced with rising demand from the edible oil and animal feed industries, Nigeria is pivoting to a new growth strategy.

This growth is attributed to better seed varieties and agronomic practices.