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Bayer Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Bayer AG, Germany, has been applauded by the Maize Association of Nigeria (MAAN) for its efforts to increase productivity in the Maize sub-sector through its “Much More Maize” toolkit targeted at increasing maize yield for farmers across the country.
The commendation came from the President, the Maize Association of Nigeria (MAAN), Alhaji Bello Abubakar during the just concluded 3rd edition of the Nigeria Maize Conference which was held virtually in Abuja on the 22nd of April 2021.
In his presentation, Abubakar outlined the challenges facing the industry and the efforts of the MAAN to tackle and overcome these challenges. He stated that maize production declined in 2020 from 12.6 million tons produced in 2019 to 12.4 million tons representing a 1.555% reduction due to rainfall deficit and low-level cultivation of improved and drought tolerant maize varieties.
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In its bid to address the productivity gap in maize production in Nigeria, stakeholders have proffered innovative solutions to assist farmers maximize their farm use and secure their harvest from pests and diseases.
At the third edition of maize conference, organised by Bayer Nigeria Limited a German agronomical company, titled: “Much More Maize,” the participants spoke on the need for quality products rather than consumption; the use of improved seeds for agricultural value and quality maize production; and opportunities to sustain maize smallholder farmers in Nigeria, among others.
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