Acting Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, National Horticultural Research Institute , Dr Ephraim Nwanguma has decried the ranking as the third largest importer of tomato paste concentrate in the world.
The exercise, which is part of series of an annual training programme for youths and the unemployed in the three local government areas of Ukwuani, Ndokwa East and Ndokwa West, is at the instance of Dr Ossai Nicholas Ossai, representing the three local government areas in the House of Representatives.
“Tomatoes provide several nutrients to the body especially very A, C and K, and it is a major source of antioxidant and lycopene. Tomato production is a lucrative business and it provides income to farmers and agents involved in its input supply, production, processing, marketing and transportation.
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