The Federal Government has disclosed plans to increase Nigeria’s cocoa production from an annual 340,000 tonnes to 500,000 tonnes by 2024.
Specifically, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar, stated this during a courtesy visit by the Executive Director, International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO), Mr Arrion Michel, on Tuesday in Abuja.
The minister said Nigeria was ranked fourth among cocoa producing countries in the world, noting that the Nation could achieve an increase in cocoa production based on the present drive of the Federal Government and…
Source: AgroNigeria
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