Published 16 Sep,2020 via The Nation - While there is an increase in eggs consumption, farmers have also found that there is greater demand for egg power. They are, therefore, asking the government to ban the product’s imports to save the industry, DANIEL ESSIET reports.
Poultry has played a crucial role in the Nigeria’s agriculture sector to achieve food security, income and farmers’welfare.
The market is driven by factors such as an increase in the consumption of animal-based products. This has created opportunities for agro entrepreneurs interested in exploring the sector. So far, the poultry industry has made remarkable progress and grown into an organised and highly productive industry.
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