Addressing the Challenges facing Wheat Value Chain Development in Kano State
Wheat is a grain crop belonging to the Phocaea (Graminaeace) family and Triticum genus. Recent statistics by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), shows that wheat is the world’s most widely grown and highly ranked food crop. Demand for wheat products has been high in the tropical and developing regions of the world including Nigeria, where prospects for wheat production are relatively lower. Wheat is a crop of major interest in Nigeria as it is the main component of bread and other wheat-based products such as cakes, biscuits, macaroni, spaghetti, pasta, etc., as well as local/ traditional dishes. The country’s…
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