City: Zaki Biam Country/Territory: Nigeria Address: 980109, Zaki Biam About A report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation says Nigeria is by far the world’s largest producer of yams, with 17 million tonnes annually, accounting for over 70 – 76 per cent of global production. Most of this supply comes from the North Central state of Benue, where expectedly the largest market for the tuberous food and cash crop is located. A huge chunk of the 2 million tubers of yam sold weekly in Benue state are transported through this market located in the bustling, nostalgic, town of Zaki Biam in Ukum local government area. Between 120 and 200 truck loads of yams depart from this market on a daily basis. The yams come from various farmlands around Zaki Biam and Ukum as well as neighbouring Katsina Ala Local Government. Price: ₦40,000