The National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike, has introduced two early-maturing white yam varieties and an improved potato variety, marking a significant advancement in Nigeria’s drive toward food security and agricultural productivity. The newly released yam varieties UMUDr37 (Primeoval) and UMUDr38 (Mazamaza) are designed to deliver higher yields, improved adaptability, and better processing potential
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AgroNigeria - Nigeria's leading Agricultural Publication deploying print,virtual and electronic medi broke the news3 months ago on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.