To boost domestic food production, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has embarked on a major initiative to empower farmers in Niger State.
Under the auspices of the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP), a generous distribution of essential agricultural inputs, including high-quality seeds and fertilizers, is currently underway, reaching 2,000 farmers across two thriving communities.
This ambitious endeavor, undertaken in collaboration with the esteemed SMK Nigeria Limited, aims to cultivate 2,000 hectares of fertile land utilizing mechanized farming techniques, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity and improving the livelihoods of local communities.
“This initiative is expected to improve the living conditions of the community and address the shortfall of wheat production in the country,” emphasized Ishaku Buba, National Project Officer of NAGS-AP, during the recent distribution ceremony in Garafini and Swashi communities of Borgu Local Government Area.
This local success story echoes the broader vision of the Federal Government to achieve self-sufficiency in wheat production.
