Government Should Find International Markets For Farmers - Economist
May 30, 2013
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as posted by the channelSpeaking on the report as regarding the level of the nation's over-dependency on crude oil, which has reduced from 100 percent to 70 percent, and is now focusing on Agriculture as well, Mr Nweze said that government is putting in some 'good thinking' in the sector.
He however said the government needs to create a 'holistic national strategy' if the sector is to move from sustenance production to commercial production; after which exportation can be achieved.
He disclosed that Nigeria has over 79 million acres of arable land; a figure which surpasses that available in Thailand, the major exporters of cassava in the world.
He added that Thailand controls over 70 percent of the cassava market. For more information log on to www.channelstv.com.
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