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Nigeria expects lower wheat, rice and corn production
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Fusion42 · 5 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Nigeria's 2026-27 wheat, rice, and corn production is expected to decline due to increased rural insecurity, higher input costs, and reduced farmer incentives. Imports are projected to decrease for wheat but increase significantly for corn and rice, driven by consumption shifts and government efforts to control food inflation.
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You should prepare for rising food import demand in Nigeria as domestic farm output shrinks and prices rise. This creates openings for importers and supply chain players ready to serve higher government-backed corn and rice imports.
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