Developments in the Agricultural Sector of the Economy during the Third Quarter of 1986

Authors

Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, Central Bank of Nigeria

Publisher

Central Bank of Nigeria

Keywords

Agriculture, Agricultural Sector, Economy, Third Quarter, Nigeria

Abstract

Harvesting of grains and tubers was the dominant activity in the agricultural sector in most parts of the country during the third quarter of 1986. In spite of the lower-than-average amounts of rainfall recorded during the first half of the year, a bumper harvest of maize, rice, yams and cassava was reported

Author Bio

The authors are staff of the Agricultural Studies Office, Research Department, Central Bank of Nigeria

Publication Title

CBN Economic and Financial Review

Issue

3

Volume

24

Recommended Citation

Central Bank of Nigeria (1986). Developments in the Agricultural Sector of the Economy during the Third Quarter of 1986. CBN Economic and Financial Review. 24(3), 11-12.