The National Land Development Agency (NALDA) has commenced crop harvest from its farm estates across the country where it recorded high yield. Harvesting, bagging and storing of rice and maize are currently underway in Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, and Oyo states. In Bauchi State, maize harvest is ongoing at the well-equipped NALDA farm estate located at Galambi. NALDA expects to harvest large metric tonnes of paddy rice from the farm, as what has already been harvested indicated. He stated that the stage is set for more expansion in the coming cropping season, including diversification into dry season production.

Source: Nigerian Tribune November 28, 2023 05:47 UTC