The association made the request during a press conference on Thursday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
He added that the current security challenges across the country have also affected productivity, as a majority of the members find it difficult to access their farms due to insecurity. Oluleye urged the federal government to intervene in subsidizing major farm inputs, particularly, maize and soya, much more than they have been doing before.
“Mopping up of about 15 – 20 million crates of eggs and chicken unsold in the economy right now to ameliorate the losses of the farmers. These products should be used in feeding the people in IDP camps and all our correctional centres all over the country. Some could also be used in government hospitals where meals are served as eggs helps in quick recovery and in building up the immunity of sick patients.