Food security calls at risk? Stats ministry flags serious gaps in agri data collection

The Statistics Ministry has raised alarms about critical gaps in agricultural data collection, with official crop inspections being completed on time in less than half of the country's villages. Outdated village maps and untrained personnel conducting crop-cutting experiments further exacerbate these issues. These shortcomings not only impede accurate food security interventions but also cloud policymakers' ability to make informed decisions, potentially jeopardizing national food security efforts. The situation underscores the urgent need for improved data collection methods to ensure reliable agricultural statistics.