TABLE 3.
The total land area, production of major crops in Nigeria and export quantity.
| Crop | Land area (×103 ha) | Total production (×103 tons) | % In world production | Export quantity (tons) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassava, fresh | 9,085.74 | 63,031.38 | 20.02 | 3.6 |
| Yams | 5,902.18 | 50,377.34 | 67.04 | 194.13 |
| Taro | 816.098 | 3,216.12 | 25.9 | 0.01 |
| Sesame, Seed | 496.71 | 440 | 6.9 | 138,333.33 |
| Sweet Potato | 1,510.41 | 3,943.05 | 4.44 | 83.96 |