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How middlemen affect Nigeria’s agriculture ecosystem

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For years, Nigeria has been a leading player in the agriculture sector in Sub-Saharan Africa. This is despite the fact that agricultural products are not the country’s major export. Nigeria has an arable land area of 34 million hectares. From the east to the West, North, and South, different kinds of agricultural produce are cultivated. 

With her vast agricultural resources, Nigeria has the potential to become a powerhouse in the global agriculture market. However, the country has been plagued by several factors, including herder-farmer clashes in different parts of the country. This is inimical to the growth of agriculture, and it has led to rising food inflation.

It’s now common knowledge among the average Nigerian that the prices of foodstuffs change in the country; the possibility of buying a pan of Garri for the same price as the previous week is so slim that the tendency of a price increase is high. One of the major factors, which is the main focus here, affecting agriculture in Nigeria is the presence of middlemen.

 Middlemen have long been involved in the agriculture chain. They mostly serve as a link between the farmers and the consumers. Continue Reading ...

Source : Nairametrics : https://nairametrics.com/2023/06/20/how-middlemen-affect-nigerias-agriculture-ecosystem/



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  • Olivia F

    Commented on 20 June, 2023

    Exactly middleman is one of the factor affecting our agriculture.

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  • Zoba M

    Commented on 20 June, 2023

    Middlemen serve as a link between the farmers and consumer exactly!!!!!

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  • Amelia F

    Commented on 20 June, 2023

    Well said!!!!!

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