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  • Which state produces groundnuts in Nigeria?
  • In Nigeria, the major producing states are Kano, Kaduna, Taraba, Bauchi, Borno, Adamawa. Groundnut which is sometimes called Peanut has a botanical name of Arachis hypogaea, it is one of the major crops grown in Nigeria especially in the northern part either for its nut, oil or its stem.
  • Why is groundnut a major crop in Nigeria?
  • Groundnut which is sometimes called Peanut has a botanical name of Arachis hypogaea, it is one of the major crops grown in Nigeria especially in the northern part either for its nut, oil or its stem. The industry is faced with challenges mainly infrastructure and as such farmers lose about 45% of total output to poor storage.
  • Why did the groundnut industry decline in Nigeria?
  • These factors led to the gradual and eventual disappearance of Nigeria’s famous groundnut pyramids. One other factor that contributed to the decline of the groundnut industry was rural urban migration. With the oil boom came diversification and creation of more jobs in Urban areas.
  • Which country produces the most groundnuts in Africa?
  • Nigeria still stands as the largest producer of groundnut in Africa and the third largest in the world, coming after China and India. Nigeria currently produces about 2million MT accounting for 5% of the world’s production. However, the country does not export nearly that much.