Commodity & Trade Updates

These varieties mature about 20 days earlier than traditional ones, offering both environmental and economic benefits.

Over 420 collection points set up nationwide as government offers above-market prices to farmers to strengthen local supply and reduce import dependency.

According to KBNS, the price hike is attributed to intensified competition for maize between human food processors and animal feed manufacturers.

The conference highlighted the growing need for sustainable, high-protein feed options to support rapidly expanding fish farming sectors.

This dramatic rise positions Nigeria as a key player in Russia’s expanding agricultural trade with Africa.