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How Cost Of Fertilizer Drives Farmers Away From Rice And Maize
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Despite the President's ambitious plans to boost local fertilizer production and slash prices, Nigerian farmers are crying foul, claiming that the cost of farming just got a whole lot pricier!
With many farmers ditching maize and rice cultivation, the big question on everyone's mind is: what's next for food prices in Nigeria? Will they skyrocket, leaving millions struggling to make ends meet?
Can Nigeria's agricultural sector weather the storm, or is a perfect storm brewing?
In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we will try to analyze the possible impact.