Alhaji Muhammad Salim, President of the Association, appealed to the Federal government to intervene in the decision of this question: "can I say that every year we spend at least $42 million on wheat imports, while have the potential for wheat production, which not only completely satisfy domestic consumption, but also allow you to export the surplus to other countries".

"This year we have planted wheat, 300 thousand hectares, but received nothing from the Federal government in support of wheat production in the 300 thousand hectares", - he added.

Alhaji Farouk Rabiu, Chairman, farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in the state of Kano, said that many farmers were forced to stop production of wheat due to too low prices. According to him, if no action is taken, more and more farmers will cease the production of wheat, which could attract large amount of foreign currency for Nigeria.

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