AreaNigeria

Commodity GroupGrains

CommodityMaize, Sorghum and Wheat

Date23/07/2023

Policy CategoryProduction

Policy InstrumentProduction support

DescriptionProvided farm inputs, such as fertilizers, seeds and agrochemicals, through the National Agricultural Growth Scheme (NAGS) to increase the production of wheat, rice, maize, sorghum and soybeans by small-scale farmers. The programme aims to assist more than 250 000 wheat growers to cultivate around 250 000 hectares. The aim is to boost food reserves and reduce dependence on imports.