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Intercropping Systems, Prospects and Challenges of Tea Production in Nigeria: A Review
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This paper provides a comprehensive review of intercropping systems, examining the prospects and challenges associated with tea production in Nigeria. The analysis encompasses a global perspective on tea production, emphasizing Nigeria's position within the international landscape and elucidating key trends, challenges, and opportunities. Notable tea-producing regions in Nigeria, including the Jos Plateau in Plateau State, Mambilla Plateau in Taraba State, Gembu in Taraba State, and Obudu in Cross River State, are highlighted. The tea industry in Nigeria has experienced growth in terms of quantity, quality, variety, and consumption rates. The study identifies China, India, Kenya, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam as the top global tea-producing countries. Challenges faced by the Nigerian tea production industry encompass climate change, pests, diseases, labour issues, fluctuating prices, small production levels, inadequate infrastructure, limited access to finance, low productivity, and poor tea quality. Prospects for the industry include the development of new tea varieties, the introduction of lowland tea production, favourable climatic conditions, and increasing global demand for tea. Intercropping practices in Nigerian tea production involve the cultivation of crops such as maize, soybean, peanuts, and citrus alongside tea plants. The paper concludes that addressing the identified challenges and implementing strategic measures are essential for enhancing the productivity, quality, and market competitiveness of the tea industry in Nigeria.
