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Developments In The Agricultural Sector During The Second Quarter Of 1987, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Developments In The Agricultural Sector During The Second Quarter Of 1987, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Economic and Financial Review
The widespread concern expressed about possible adverse effects of late arrival of rains abated slightly towards the end of the quarter. This was because in the south, middle belt and sudan savannah regions, the level of rain allowed early crops like maize, yam, groundnut and vegetables to be planted, nurtured and in some cases harvested. In the northern parts of the country, especially the sahelian zones, farmers experienced their first rains which facilitated land preparation activities as well as plan ting, especially in Kaduna, Bomo and Sokoto states. A total of 130, 952.35 tonnes of fertiliser were discharged at the …