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Crop production is the largest contributor to Nigeria’s agricultural GDP and output, yet productivity remains low due to limited access to climate-smart seed varieties – currently used by less than 15% of farmers. These seeds can boost yields by up to 50% and are essential for improving food security, climate resilience, and the effectiveness of other inputs. However, adoption is hindered by constraints such as limited supply, low farmer awareness, inadequate financing, weak regulatory enforcement, and government subsidies that crowd out more sustainable private sector efforts.