The Nigerian government has advised farmers to partner with experts in the area of agricultural research and development to curtail post-harvest losses of produce. The Director General of Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Hussaini Ibrahim, gave the advice in Sokoto at the inauguration of the first indigenous onion and garlic processing plant on Saturday.
Of course, an effective processing plant of agricultural products and initiating research-based storage would improve food security for the country. The National President of the Onion Farmers Association of Nigeria, Aliyu Maitasamu, said over 2 million tons of onion is produced annually in Nigeria, with Sokoto State producing 40 per cent of the product.
Source: premiumtimesng.com
