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The agricultural sector in Nigeria comprises four sub-sectors: crop production, livestock, forestry, and fishing. Nigeria has a total agricultural area of 70.8 million hectares, [3] of which 34 million hectares are arable land, [7] 6.5 million hectares are used for permanent crops, and 30.3 million hectares are meadows and pastures. [8]
The main crops grown in the region are millet, sorghum, and cowpea, while groundnut and sesame are significant minor crops. [10] Wild foods also serve as an important supplement to the diet, especially during times of food shortage. [10] The bulk crops are grown during the rainy season which begins in June or July, [6] when the temperature is warm.
The following list, derived from the statistics of the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), lists the most valuable agricultural products produced by the countries of the world. [1] The data in this article, unless otherwise noted, was reported for 2016.
True biennials flower only once, while many perennials will flower every year once mature. The Sweet William Dwarf plant is a biennial plant. Biennials grown for flowers, fruits, or seeds are grown for two years, whereas those grown for edible leaves or roots are harvested after one year—and are not kept a second year to run to seed.
Along with climate and corresponding types of vegetation, the economy of a nation also influences the level of agricultural production. Production of some products is highly concentrated in a few countries, China, the leading producer of wheat and ramie in 2013, produces 95% of the world's ramie fiber but only 17% of the world's wheat.
Agriculture in Rivers State is an important branch of the economy of Rivers State, Nigeria. [1] It is the main source of livelihood for the rural people. Agriculture creates employment, provides income and helps curb out-migration. [2] The industry in the state is overseen by the Rivers State Ministry of Agriculture. [1]
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[citation needed] Examples such as the Niger Dam show the scope of this ambition. [citation needed] Additionally, the plan aimed to have greater cooperation between public and private sectors, as well as federal and regional governments. [citation needed] The Plan looked to address Nigeria's newfound postcolonial independence from the British ...