ASAP is a global initiative of IFAD, integrated into Nigeria’s VCDP framework.
Mr Ibiyemi also cautioned farmers against applying the wrong fertiliser to specific crops.
She said that the status of the country as an observer nation since 2024 would expire by November.
Ms Ibrahim noted that the availability of cold-chain infrastructure would help preserve high-value perishable crops.
IITA has called on the federal government to prioritise policies that will support the development of Nigeria’s seed yam value chain.
The SON inspected cassava processing centres located at Ako Nike in Enugu East LGA and Umueze Umaga Ezimo-Agu in Udenu LGA.
The board of directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $200 million loan to scale up priority agricultural investments in Nigeria.
Tomato farmers in Kogi are experiencing improved yields and higher incomes following the introduction of new measures aimed at reducing post-harvest losses.
The farmers raised the alarm about the misuse of agrochemicals in separate interviews on Thursday in Lagos.
Mr Otaru noted that the exercise sought to reduce disease burden, improve livestock productivity and enhance socio-economic wellbeing.
