Nigeria is a gifted country with a vast stretch of fertile land. For years Nigeria has been revered for its high quality agriculture produce, which are exported across the globe. But, the agriculture industry is lagging behind in many ways as compared to the other countries.

Agriculture is very important for Nigeria. Although oil industry has taken the lead, the agriculture industry is still the core part of the economic development of the country. Compared to any other industry, the agricultural industry provides emplacement to a large number of people and also helps in meeting the required standard of food.

Due to negligence and lack of awareness the agriculture industry in Nigeria is suffering set back with each passing day. With the latest technology and access to the right source of information, the industry can reach new heights.

Here are some ways the agriculture in Nigeria can benefits from the latest technology:

1. Soil Information and Preparation

As mentioned above, Nigeria has a vast fertile land. But, due to the lack of right information and resources, these lands are either not used properly or they just go waste. With the new technology, a soil survey report is prepared. The survey takes into account all the information like the structure of the soil, its texture, type and other characteristics. This survey report will help farmers use the right amount of manure and fertilizer to make the crop production more efficient.

2. Preparing the land for the production

When the land is prepared using the right technique, the resultant crop production is very satisfactory. Even today traditional method of tillage is practised using the animals. With the new technology and machinery, the process can be speed-up with great results in less time. All the major activities like ploughing are carried out using the new techniques. This will ensure that the farmers get help in every step.

3. Irrigation

Irrigation is the major problem in Nigeria. The farmers using the same old traditional technology depend on the natural rain, which is quite unreliable. Using the latest irrigation technology, the farmers can now access water throughout the year. This will not only ensure good food production and reduce wastage; it will also instil confidence in the farmers. This is one vital step that Agriculture industry in Nigeria needs to strengthen their economic power.

4. Pest and Disease Management

This is an important step towards ensuring healthy crop production. Pest attacks the crops and ruins everything. The old methods are not enough to control them as the pests are developing resistant towards all the chemicals used. New methods of pest control is needed to keep the crops safe from the pest attacks. Likewise, plants suffer diseases due to fungi, bacteria and other organisms. To control this new approach is needed for the desired results.

5. Getting the Right value

Food and crop production are not the only part of agriculture in Nigeria. The farmers must get their right due to ensure economic growth. They need the platform where they can sell their products directly to the customers without the middlemen. This cuts out the exploitation of the poor farmers. With the new approach, framers can now find their customers as well as all the information they need online. The advancing technology has made possible to bring the buyers and sellers together and agriculture industry in Nigeria can also be a part of it.

The new technology can help save the agriculture industry in Nigeria and make its people more self-independent and self sufficient. The new techniques and methods and solutions should be easily assessable to the people so that they can use it to release their own potential.