The federal government’s Agriculture Promotion Policy 2016-2020 document, also known as the Green Alternative aimed at achieving food security goals, import substitution, job creation, and economic diversification will receive a further boost following the official introduction of the Corteva Agriscience brand to farmers in the country.
According to the company, the development highlights its continued footprint expansion across African markets, supporting its commitment to serving agricultural sector optimisation by providing the best insights, products, and technology to farmers and a market that is under-served. Also speaking, the Commercial Director of Corteva Agriscience, North West, West, and Central Africa commercial area, Alain Pescay, said: “We are committed to supporting the Nigeria government in advancing its agriculture sector—the critical foundation of any successful economy and country.
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