Food experts say Nigeria must mechanize agriculture

Image result for Agriculture farm AfricaNigeria must adopt new technologies to advance its agricultural sector.

Food technology experts described this in agricultural activities in Abuja.

Experts say clean energy use will help the government avoid annual agricultural losses and help farmers save and export their crops.


They said Nigeria has lost billions of Naira due to post-harvest losses and needs to bring together stakeholders to promote the development of the agricultural sector through the use of effective technologies.

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