Nigeria's farmers association warns food prices could fall after next harvest

Deputy Chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) Lagos State Chapter, Shakin Agbayewa, told the News Agency of Nigeria that staple foods such as rice, yam, cassava and garri may become cheaper when the next harvest arrives. He said the current food‑price inflation is driven by insecurity, high fertilizer prices, rising fuel costs and expensive farm operations, which push production costs onto consumers.

Agbayewa urged federal and state governments to lower input costs through subsidised fertilizers, affordable credit, improved rural roads, irrigation facilities and better security for farmers. He added that Nigeria has enough land and manpower to be self‑sufficient if these policies are implemented, and that increased agricultural output would naturally ease market pressure.

The AFAN call highlights the link between agricultural policy and consumer food prices, emphasizing that targeted support for farmers could stabilize the economy and improve food affordability.