NADF Moves To Tackle Ginger Disease, Strengthen Agricultural Research Institutes

Newtelegraphng | 21-06-2026 12:15am |

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has partnered with the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) in Umudike to address the persistent ginger disease affecting the country's ginger production. This collaboration has resulted in the establishment of the Ginger Value Chain Recovery and Sustainability Programme (GVCRSP), which aims to revitalize Nigeria's ginger industry that has suffered significant setbacks. The initiative is designed to implement effective strategies for disease management and enhance the capabilities of agricultural research institutes involved in ginger cultivation and production.

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