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AGRICULTURE IN NIGERIA 
In spite of the oil, agriculture remains the base of the Nigerian economy, providing the main source of livelihood for most Nigerians. The sector faces many challenges, notably an outdated land tenure system that constrains access to land (1.8 ha/farming household), a very low level of irrigation development (less than 1 percent of cropped land under irrigation), limited adoption of research findings and technologies, high cost of farm inputs, poor access to credit, inefficient fertilizer procurement and distribution, inadequate storage facilities and poor access to markets have all combined to keep agricultural productivity low (average of 1.2 metric tons of cereals/ha) with high postharvest losses and waste. Read more



NIGERIA AGRICULTURAL POLICIES

The followings are the Nigeria Agricultural policies
  • Liberalize foundation seed policy to allow private sector to commercialize seeds
  • Eliminate government distribution of fertilizers and replace with private sector distribution
  • Move away from a flat fertilizer price subsidy to targeted support to small holder farmers
  • Incentives to engage young commercial farmers for farming as a business
  • Development of Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Centers  Read More 

Plant Quarantine Procedures For Importation/Exportation Of Agricultural Products

Plant Quarantine Department of the federal  ministry of agriculture applies the following Phytosanitary measures to regulate plants/plant products importation: Read more 

Animal Quarantine Procedures In Nigeria


The following are the procedures for importation of Animals and Animal Products into Nigeria :
1) Apply for import permit to the chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), Federal Department of Veterinary and Pest Control Services, Federal Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development, Area 11, Abuja. Read more 


THE GENERAL IMPORT/EXPORT REQUIREMENTS BY NIGERIA QUARANTINE SERVICE

Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service  is a regulatory agency under the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. It was created for the harmonization of Plants, Veterinary and Aquatic resources (fisheries) Quarantine in Nigeria and to promote and regulate sanitary (animal and fisheries health) and phytosanitary(plant health) measures in connection with the import and export of agricultural products with a view to minimizing the risk to agricultural economy, food safety and the environment. Read more 
Seed Production
1.1 Nigeria shall follow a three-tier system of seed multiplication- Breeder seed, Foundation seed and Certified seed under the seed certification scheme.
1.2 The National Agricultural Seeds Council shall supervise production of all classes of seeds (breeder, foundation and certified) to maintain the limited generation plan towards guaranteeing the production and marketing of high quality seeds.  Read more 


The National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) was established in December, 2007 as an Agency of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in line with the provisions of National Agricultural Seeds Act No. 72 of 1992. The NASC is charged with the overall development and regulation of the national seed industry. The functions of the Council include: Analyse and formulate programmes, policies and actions regarding seed development 
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NIGERIA -Growth Enhancement Support Scheme (GESS)

Growth Enhancement Support Scheme (GESS) represents a policy andpragmatic shift within the existing Fertilizer Market Stabilization Programme and it puts the resource constrained farmer at its center through the provision of series of incentives to encourage the critical actors in the fertilizer value chain to work together to improve productivity, household food security and income of the farmer.Goals of GESS:- Read more 

The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk-Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL)

The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk-Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) – a new innovative mechanism targeted at de-risking lending to the agricultural sector, is designed to provide the singular transformational and one bullet solution to break the seeming jinx in Nigeria’s agricultural lending and development. Read More 

THE GREEN ALTERNATIVE -(Nigeria’s Agriculture Promotion Policy 

2016-2020)

The Agriculture Promotion Policy 2016-2020 document, “The Green Alternative” is the outcome of an intensive consultative process starting in November 2015 through April 2016, and involving multiple stakeholders. From farmer groups to investors to processors to lenders to civil servants to academics, many stakeholders provided detailed input, commentary, and support. We are grateful for the resources, energy and intellect put at the disposal of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development by parties too numerous to mention. Thank you for your continued dedication and resolve to build a next generation agribusiness economy in Nigeria.Read More 

NIGERIA POLICIES ON DOMESTIC CONTENT FOR FOOD

The following are the Federal Government policies on Domestic Content for Food (Enabling Legislation)   Read  more 


NIGERIA FISCAL POLICIES ON AGRICULTURE


The following are the Federal Government fiscal policies on agriculture
  • Zero tariffs (custom, excise and value added) for import of agricultural equipment and agro-processing equipment   Read More 
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN NIGERIA 

Nigeria agricultural products can be classified into two main groups viz food crops produced for home consumption, and exports. and the cash crops which are produced mainly for export Read more 















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