Review on Analyses of Private and Public Benefits of rice Processing Intervention Uhder IFAD-Value Chain Development Programme in Niger State, Nigeria

Abstract

Agriculture remains the base of the Nigerian economy, providing the main source of livelihood for most Nigerians. The sector is currently faced with numerous challenges bordering on low private and public productivity and efficiency, limited value addition and market potentials, culminating in dwindling foreign exchange. IFAD is promoting modern rice processing techniques in Nigeria to enhance the quality and purity of locally processed rice under the Programme to meet with the growing demand for rice. Rice processing in Niger State is generally undertaken by small-scale processors who lack technological know-how. Paddy processing into rice by private operators is considered as the critical point for the determination of the rice quality