MEASURES TO BOOST PRODUCTION IN TOMATO SUB SECTOR

What Is This Policy?

Government measures aimed at boosting tomato production in Nigeria, including import restrictions on tomato paste and support for local tomato farmers and processors.

Who Does It Target?

Tomato farmers, tomato processing companies, agricultural input providers, and consumers.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Increase domestic tomato production, reduce import dependence, support local processing, and create jobs along the tomato value chain.

Key Features

Import Restrictions: Restricts or imposes tariffs on imported tomato paste to protect local production. Farmer Support: Provides inputs, training, and financing to tomato farmers. Processing Development: Supports establishment of tomato processing facilities. Research Support: Promotes development of improved tomato varieties and farming techniques.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active with ongoing implementation. Coverage: Nationwide, with focus on major tomato-producing states. Funding: Federal government agricultural budget and private sector investment.

How to Access

Farmers access support through agricultural development programmes. Register with state agricultural agency Access farming inputs and training Connect with tomato processing companies

Impact & Metrics

Aims to make Nigeria self-sufficient in tomato production and processing.

Official Resources

Website: fmard.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Abuja

Legal Framework

Operates under the Agricultural (Control of Importation) Act, the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation Act, the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007 for agricultural financing, the Nigeria Customs Service Act for import restrictions, and the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) framework.