Overview

The Agriculture Promotion Policy (APP) 2016-2020 is a policy and strategy document by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) in Nigeria. It builds on the successes of the previous Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA) and aims to close key gaps. The document outlines the Buhari administration's vision for agriculture, focusing on productivity enhancements, crowding in private investment, and institutional realignment. Key themes include access to land, soil fertility, information, inputs, production management, storage, processing, marketing, finance, agribusiness development, roles of government levels, youth and women involvement, infrastructure, climate-smart agriculture, research, and food security. The policy sets objectives for self-sufficiency in key crops, import reduction, and export growth. It details interventions such as improving seed and fertilizer systems, irrigation, mechanization, and storage facilities. The document emphasizes private sector engagement, value chain development, and policy consistency. It also addresses challenges like land tenure, soil degradation, and low productivity. The APP proposes a shift from subsistence to commercial agriculture, aiming for inclusive growth and job creation. The document includes next steps for prioritization, costing, and implementation.

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