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Oluwafemi Awodele
4 weeks ago
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The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has said Nigeria currently loses 45 per cent of its 3.9 million tonnes tomato harvest to post-harvest waste and supply chain inefficiencies annually.
He also highlighted the challenge posed by the country’s heavy reliance on tomato paste imports, noting that despite Nigeria’s abundant production, it remains the world’s largest importer of the product.
Speaking at the unveiling of GB Hub Africa on Monday in Abuja and represented by the ministry’s Director, Ibrahim Alkali, Kyari lamented the inefficiencies plaguing Nigeria’s agricultural supply chain, which he said were responsible for the massive losses.
He added that systemic challenges, including inadequate processing infrastructure, weak linkages between farmers and processors, and outdated farming practices, continue to hamper the sector’s growth.
more: https://punchng.com/nigeria-loses-45-of-tomato-harvest-annually-minister/
