Nasarawa State Agriculture & Commodity Market Intelligence
Production insights, farming opportunities, and agricultural value chains across Nasarawa State.
Overview of Agriculture in Nasarawa State
Nasarawa State is located in Nigeria’s North-Central region and was created in 1996 from part of Plateau State, with Lafia as its capital. The state shares boundaries with the Federal Capital Territory, Kaduna, Benue, Kogi, Plateau, and Taraba States.
Nasarawa features Guinea savanna vegetation and fertile farmlands that support extensive agricultural production across its Southern, Western, and Northern agricultural zones.
Nasarawa Agriculture Snapshot
70%+
Population Engaged in Agriculture
3 Agricultural Zones
Southern, Western & Northern
Guinea Savanna
Dominant Vegetation
Major Food Producer
North Central Nigeria
Major Crops Produced
The state supports cultivation of key staple and cash crops including yam, maize, cassava, rice, millet, sorghum, soybeans, groundnut, cowpea, sesame, and vegetables across many local government areas.
These crops support both household consumption and supply to urban food markets within and beyond Nasarawa State.
Livestock and Fisheries Production
Livestock farming is an important agricultural activity in Nasarawa, with cattle, poultry, goats, and sheep widely raised. Fisheries production is also expanding, contributing significantly to food supply and income generation in rural communities.
Agricultural Development & Government Initiatives
The Nasarawa State Government has intensified efforts to expand food production and improve farmer productivity through large-scale agricultural projects.
Rice cultivation expansion at Jangwa/Agwatashi Farm has grown significantly from 2,000 hectares to over 3,300 hectares. These initiatives aim to improve food self-sufficiency, empower farmers, and attract private sector investment in processing and marketing.
Climate-smart agriculture, mechanisation partnerships with organisations such as Hello Tractor, and distribution of improved farm inputs including fertilisers, seeds, and tractors are strengthening smallholder productivity and rural livelihoods.
Agricultural Value Chain Opportunities
Rice Processing
Large Scale Milling Potential
Oilseed Processing
Sesame & Groundnut Markets
Livestock Processing
Meat & Dairy Investment
Agro Mechanisation
Equipment & Tractor Services
Major Commodity Prices in Nasarawa State
| Commodity | Average Price | Market Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Rice | ₦45,000 / 50kg | Increasing |
| Maize | ₦43,000 / 50kg | Stable |
| Soybeans | ₦38,000 / 50kg | High Demand |
| Sesame | ₦30,000 / 50kg | Export Driven |
