Stakeholders in the coconut value chain in Lagos State on Tuesday called on the Nigeria Institute for Oil-Palm Research (NIFOR) and other research institutes across the country to conduct continuous research and development on improved varieties of coconut with lesser gestation periods. The stakeholders discussed several issues relating to unleashing the potentials of the coconut value chain, which include low production, old plantation, among others. “To also conduct a baseline study of the entire value chain to understand the operations within the Coconut Industry to ensure ease of doing business; Synergy among MDAs in the Coconut Value Chain Development. “Seventy per cent of the total production from Nigeria is produced in Lagos State and ranks Nigeria 19th in the World Coconut producing countries. YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNEBuhari Urges MTN For Quality Service, Downward Price Review In Cost Of Data, Other ServicesPresident Muhammadu Buhari Friday at State House Abuja urged the MTN Group to make the available top-of-the-range service to its Nigerian subscribers… Coconut stakeholders task research institutes to develop improved varieties ; Coconut stakeholders task research institutes to develop improved varieties ; Coconut stakeholders task research institutes to develop improved varieties ; Coconut stakeholders task research institutes to develop improved varieties.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 13, 2021 20:48 UTC