We are planning to start our new maize farm in Ogun state, Nigeria but we would prefer to plant hybrids improved seeds from abroad. We are planning to use some new herbicides and pesticides from abroad too.

Our action is because we want to improve our yields per hectares, we have access to improved seeds that have been tested abroad to give up to 10 metric tons per hectare and we want to buy this maize seeds and plant it in Nigeria, also we want to follow the seeds producers procedures and use their recommended herbicides and fertilizers so we would be importing the fertilizer and herbicides too.

Our problem now is that we do not know the procedures to import new improved seeds to Nigeria, what are the requirements and necessary permits we need to import these seeds and where can we get them.

Are we allowed to import hybrid improved seeds, fertilizers and herbicides into Nigeria and what organization provides permits for this activities.

Also we are planning to import new farming equipment like planters, tractors, sprayers and harvester too. What licenses do we need to bring in these equipment. How and where do we get all the license we would need.

We are open to companies that can provide the services of obtaining these licenses for us and even help clear all our items.

Thanks.

Go to ministry if Agriculture in Ogun state or Federal ministry of Agriculture at abuja for more details.