Nigeria's Rice Industry Revolution: Boosting Output and Yield for Self-Sufficiency
The study looked at rice production in Nigeria to help improve future rice policies. They found that increasing the area of rice farms, farm gate prices, and labor availability can boost rice output. However, high maize prices can reduce rice output. To increase rice yield, it's important to focus on intensifying farming methods alongside expanding rice fields. The study suggests investing in rural communities to prevent labor shortages, supporting local rice farmers with fair prices, and ensuring government assistance during price increases.