Balanced News: Nigeria is leading producer of yam but export less

Yams are the fifth most widely harvested crop in Nigeria, and one of the most expensive to produce; the planting and harvesting processes require significant labor input, yam seeds are expensive, and the supply of seed is limited. “ It is a general food, everybody eats yam and it is very expensive and not every farmer can plant yam, ” said Daniel Makia, another Farmer. Experts say deliberate action must be taken to move yam production, processing and marketing to the next level in line with international best practices.