How Nigeria can turn maize production to revenue spinner – DFID
In the bid to boost maize production in Nigeria by smallholder farmers, the Business Innovation Facility , an initiative of the Department for International Development , has identified key constraints bedevilling its production in Nigeria.
It has multiple uses ranging from cooking, roasting, frying and crushing to prepare local food varieties eaten in different parts of the country. Hence, it is basically cultivated for both sustenance and income.Opportunities, challenges Additionally, the document highlighted that the current market structure is not optimal for smallholder farmers to benefit from such opportunities.
“BIF Nigeria’s vision for the maize market is enhancing smallholder farmers’ income through higher productivity such that they benefit from the increasing utilization of maize in different industries,” the document read.
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