Agricultural Policies In Nigeria - SS2 Economics Lesson Note

The Nigerian government has developed several agricultural policies aimed at promoting agricultural development and achieving food security in the country. These policies have the potential to transform the agricultural sector in Nigeria and promote sustainable agricultural development. These agricultural policies include:

Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA): This policy was launched in 2011 and aimed to modernize the agricultural sector, increase productivity and promote private sector investment. The policy focuses on six priority value chains: rice, cassava, sorghum, cocoa, cotton, and oil palm.

National Agricultural Resilience Framework (NARF): This policy was launched in 2020 and aims to promote sustainable agriculture, increase agricultural productivity, and build resilience to climate change. The policy also focuses on promoting value addition, reducing post-harvest losses, and promoting private sector investment.

Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP): This policy was launched in 2015 and aims to increase agricultural productivity and promote access to finance for smallholder farmers. The policy provides loans to farmers to support the cultivation of specific crops, such as rice and wheat.

Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise (LIFE): This policy was launched in 2013 and aims to promote agricultural productivity and reduce poverty among smallholder farmers. The policy provides technical and financial support to farmers to improve their livelihoods and increase their productivity.

Agricultural Promotion Policy (APP): This policy was launched in 2016 and aims to increase agricultural productivity, promote value addition and ensure food security. The policy focuses on five priority areas: crop production, livestock, fisheries, forestry, and agro-processing.