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Enhancing agricultural productivity and profitability in Nigeria

Much of Nigeria's recent economic growth can be attributed to its non-oil economy-primarily agriculture. But the recent agricultural growth has been driven mainly by expansion in areas planted while productivity has remained flat or declining. This brief provides insight for formulating policies and...

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Main Authors: Nkonya, Ephraim M., Pender, John L., Kato, Edward, Omobowale, Oni, Phillip, Dayo, Ehui, Simeon
Format: Brief
Language:Inglés
Published: International Food Policy Research Institute 2010
Subjects:
agriculture
development policies
gender
land management
productivity
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/154331
Summary:Much of Nigeria's recent economic growth can be attributed to its non-oil economy-primarily agriculture. But the recent agricultural growth has been driven mainly by expansion in areas planted while productivity has remained flat or declining. This brief provides insight for formulating policies and strategies to enhance profitability and productivity of major crops across Nigeria's agroecological zones.

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