Nigeria has a robust agricultural policy set out in the Nigerian Agricultural Policy 2000, which provides the framework for the implementation of programmes and guidelines for agricultural development. The overreaching objectives of the Policy are:
Polices:
- The achievement of self-sufficiency in basic food supply and attainment of food security.
- Increased production of agricultural raw materials for industries.
- Eradication of poverty.
- Development of the rural economy.
- Protection of environment.