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Seed is critical because it is the source of varietal technology, which largely affects agricultural productivity. The local private sector’s ability/incentives to innovate other technologies,

Irrigated areas in Nigeria account for only about 1% of cultivated area, much lower than the world average of 21%. This can be attributed to the challenges in both public and private irrigation systems. This study will focus on two aspects: First, to better understand the production costs associated with private/public irrigation systems. The information […]

Lack of farm-level investment, poor technology adoption and the resultant low level of agricultural productivity have been documented as persistent

One of the most persistent themes in the Agricultural Production Survey reports of the National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Service (NAERLS)

As in much of Africa, land tenure remains a highly contentious issue in Nigeria at both the federal and state levels. At the same time, resolving land ownership issues is critical for boosting agricultural productivity, encouraging investment