The Federal Government has approved new maize seed varieties to enhance agricultural productivity across different regions in Nigeria.
According to a statement, the new maize seed varieties which were developed by Nigerian crop scientists are drought-tolerant, resistant to pests and can yield up to ten tonnes per hectare.
The approval was granted by the National Committee on Naming, Registration and Release of Crop Varieties, Livestock breeds/Fisheries.
“The new maize varieties are drought tolerant and are resistant to stem-borer and fall armyworm, resulting in yield advantage of up to ten tonnes per hectare under good agronomic practices,” the statement read.
