Post by Trade facilitator on Mar 26, 2022 21:53:51 GMT 1
Nigeria To Begin Export Of Cocoa Derivatives – Says Minister For Agriculture And Rural Development
126 Extension agents and 28,000 farmers already trained to benefit from the programme in Nigeria.
The Nigerian Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Abubakar has said that it now time for the country to start exportation of cocoa powder and other derivatives in order to boost the value chain, enhance the income of farmers as well as earn foreign exchange for the country.
The minister said that the Federal Government is working towards ensuring that the country becomes the largest cocoa producer and exporter in the world.
The minister said this at a presentation of cocoa production update by the Cocoasoil Group in Abuja. He said that a lot of articulated research by experts had gone into the cocoa production manual on how to increase production of the commodity.
At the presentation, the Minister insisted that Nigeria should be the best cocoa producing nation in the world as the commodity can be grown in most parts of the country.
He said, “We are seeing what is happening in other countries, and we will replicate it here. In the industry part, farmers will bring their raw materials to be processed; from there it will be exported.
“Researchers have also gone to find out why cocoa production is not at its utmost best here, because we have all it takes to be the best. From what has been carried out, we have identified the pitfalls, with this manual, we will return to exporting cocoa; it will become better than what we used to be.
“The pitfalls have been discovered, including the ease of production and planting which we will know what to do now”.
Other speakers at the occasion include the Director, Federal Department of Agricultural Extension, Mr. Frank Kudla; he said that the government and partners are working towards the establishment of a cocoa plantation in non-forest areas.
The programme, he said is led by the Sustainable Trade Initiative (STI), International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), in collaboration with Cocoa Research Institute (CRIN) in the target countries, including Ghana, Cote d’Ivore, Nigeria, and Cameroun.
Kudla, who is also the Chairman, Partnership for Development (P4D) Committee said the cocoa soil project is targeted at investing in research and development of cocoa to improve partnership for the programme.
He also pointed out that the research and development component is geared towards acquiring more knowledge in cocoa management and nutrient improvement.
The Chairman pointed out that the project also aims at developing cocoa yield validation in Nigeria, and disseminate research findings to farmers adding that the project has so far trained about 126 extension agents and about 28,000 cocoa farmers.
Did you know that cocoa contains a healthy amount of caffeine? This helps to boost energy and fight fatigue. Not only that cocoa contains a good amount of caffeine, it contains magnesium as well.
Just two tablespoons of cocoa powder contains about 14% of our bodies’ daily need of magnesium. It has been discovered that magnesium keeps our bodies energized naturally. Magnesium has been found to protect our bodies against issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes and osteoporosis.
Cocoa is known to be one of the healthiest ways to keep our body energized and awake. It contains anti-inflammatory antioxidants flavanols.
These antioxidants have been found to help the human heart and the entire cardiovascular system.
Those interested in wrinkle free skin only need to take their daily dosage of cocoa powder and wrinkle-free skin becomes theirs.
For Nigeria to start the production and exportation of Cocoa powder and other derivatives in large scale will be one of the wonders of agriculture we will experience this century.
If you are interested in becoming a part of this revolution, you have to get in touch with us, because: Our company is one of the best companies in Agro-Export Business in Nigeria today, we train individuals and corporate organizations on how to do Export Business the right way; if you are interested, please contact the admin of this forum now for further details.
126 Extension agents and 28,000 farmers already trained to benefit from the programme in Nigeria.
The Nigerian Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Abubakar has said that it now time for the country to start exportation of cocoa powder and other derivatives in order to boost the value chain, enhance the income of farmers as well as earn foreign exchange for the country.
The minister said that the Federal Government is working towards ensuring that the country becomes the largest cocoa producer and exporter in the world.
The minister said this at a presentation of cocoa production update by the Cocoasoil Group in Abuja. He said that a lot of articulated research by experts had gone into the cocoa production manual on how to increase production of the commodity.
At the presentation, the Minister insisted that Nigeria should be the best cocoa producing nation in the world as the commodity can be grown in most parts of the country.
He said, “We are seeing what is happening in other countries, and we will replicate it here. In the industry part, farmers will bring their raw materials to be processed; from there it will be exported.
“Researchers have also gone to find out why cocoa production is not at its utmost best here, because we have all it takes to be the best. From what has been carried out, we have identified the pitfalls, with this manual, we will return to exporting cocoa; it will become better than what we used to be.
“The pitfalls have been discovered, including the ease of production and planting which we will know what to do now”.
Other speakers at the occasion include the Director, Federal Department of Agricultural Extension, Mr. Frank Kudla; he said that the government and partners are working towards the establishment of a cocoa plantation in non-forest areas.
The programme, he said is led by the Sustainable Trade Initiative (STI), International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), in collaboration with Cocoa Research Institute (CRIN) in the target countries, including Ghana, Cote d’Ivore, Nigeria, and Cameroun.
Kudla, who is also the Chairman, Partnership for Development (P4D) Committee said the cocoa soil project is targeted at investing in research and development of cocoa to improve partnership for the programme.
He also pointed out that the research and development component is geared towards acquiring more knowledge in cocoa management and nutrient improvement.
The Chairman pointed out that the project also aims at developing cocoa yield validation in Nigeria, and disseminate research findings to farmers adding that the project has so far trained about 126 extension agents and about 28,000 cocoa farmers.
Did you know that cocoa contains a healthy amount of caffeine? This helps to boost energy and fight fatigue. Not only that cocoa contains a good amount of caffeine, it contains magnesium as well.
Just two tablespoons of cocoa powder contains about 14% of our bodies’ daily need of magnesium. It has been discovered that magnesium keeps our bodies energized naturally. Magnesium has been found to protect our bodies against issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes and osteoporosis.
Cocoa is known to be one of the healthiest ways to keep our body energized and awake. It contains anti-inflammatory antioxidants flavanols.
These antioxidants have been found to help the human heart and the entire cardiovascular system.
Those interested in wrinkle free skin only need to take their daily dosage of cocoa powder and wrinkle-free skin becomes theirs.
For Nigeria to start the production and exportation of Cocoa powder and other derivatives in large scale will be one of the wonders of agriculture we will experience this century.
If you are interested in becoming a part of this revolution, you have to get in touch with us, because: Our company is one of the best companies in Agro-Export Business in Nigeria today, we train individuals and corporate organizations on how to do Export Business the right way; if you are interested, please contact the admin of this forum now for further details.
