The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to providing necessary support to farmers at the grassroot towards achieving food security in the country.
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, made this known in a lecture entitled “Cashew and Nigeria” which he delivered at the official kick off of the 2014 National Cashew Season in Ogun State.

The event, which was held at Joga-Orile in Yewa North Local Government Area of the state, was at the instance of the state’s chapter of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN).
Adesina, who spoke through the state Director of the ministry, Mr Olumuyiwa Akinsola, advocated the need for cashew farmers to be introduced to new methods of planting and processing crops that would ultimately attract young farmers.
By this, the minister opined that the country would surpass its records in cashew production in past years.

     
He disclosed that the ceremony was aimed at enabling farmers, traders, exporters, processors and cashew consumers enjoy adequate supply of the produce in its season.
According to him, “I want to assure you that as government, we will not relent in our efforts at providing necessary support to farmers at the grassroots to boost food production in this country.
“I think cashew farmers must be more enlightened on the need for them to introduce new measures to the planting and processing of the crop to attract young farmers.”
Adesina stated that Joga-Orile and Imasayi communities in the state have always been producing the best quality of cashew in the country.http://tribune.com.ng.