April 27, 2009
Nigeria 2009-10 grain output seen up by 5 percent
Nigeria's grain production has been steadily increasing and its 2009-10 harvest is seen to increase by five percent due to the reported early arrival of rains in the grain's belt and prevailing attractive grower prices, reports the US Department of Agriculture.
At present, grain prices are high because of increased demand and low carry-over stock from last year. The government's implementation of zero tariffs on imported agro-chemicals and the easing of prices of fertilizer due to the resumption of domestic fertilizer production from the Notore Chemical Industries has also spurred growth projection for Nigeria's grain production.
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