70% of agric data in govt hands outdated — Survey (opens original article in a new tab)

A study reveals that 70% of Nigeria's agricultural data is outdated, leading to challenges in investment and policy decisions. Fragmentation, funding issues, and informality in the food system are key obstacles.

• 70% of agricultural data in Nigeria is outdated and inadequate for farmers, investors, and policymakers.
• Fragmentation across institutions and lack of funding and manpower hinder quality data collection.
• High informality in the food system and reluctance of traders to provide accurate data persist.