The Survey was conducted by the National Agricultural Extension & Research Liaison Services – NAERLs in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Extension, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

Objectives of the survey:
To assess crops performance during the wet season; make production forecasts; identify constraints to increased agricultural productivity and effective extension service delivery; and to provide feedback on field situation for improved research and policy performance.

There may be tough times, in view of activities of Boko Haram and other crises in other parts of the country, as people can’t farm. There may be food shortages and high prices, but Government is doing its best to ensure that there is no famine in Nigeria”, the Minister stated.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development – Chief Audu Ogbeh has inaugurated the Committees for the implementation of the MoU between the Federal Government of Nigeria; participating State Governments of Nigeria and the China-Africa Machinery Corporation – CAMACO