RostrumNews Nigeria’s agricultural sector remains one of the country’s greatest economic opportunities. Agriculture contributes significantly to the nation’s economy and provides livelihoods for a large proportion of the population. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), agriculture contributed about 28% of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) between 2021 and 2024 and employed approximately 40% of the labour force. With Nigeria’s large population, extensive arable land and favourable agro-ecological conditions, the sector possesses enormous potential for expansion. Despite these prospects, Nigerian agriculture still operates considerably below its productive potential. Farmers continue to face challenges involving access to finance, improved inputs, irrigation, infrastructure, technology, markets and extension services. Low technology adoption and high production costs are among the structural constraints limiting agric...
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