The nation's agricultural sector witnessed a marked improvement at the end of 2009 in food production as a result of various initiatives pursued by the government to revamp the sector.
The past year, which was the first year of the present administration, also saw a significant increase in government's investment in the sector, resulting in the provision of many facilities and initiatives that contributed to the growth in production towards achieving food security.
On top of the achievements were a remarkable 29 per cent increase in rice production and five per cent increase in maize production, while sorghum and millet production went up by 20 per cent each. Groundnuts and cowpea also recorded a three per cent growth rate each.
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