The Bauchi state Government of Nigeria is to distribute
20,000 assorted fertilizer and other farming implement to farmers in the
season, Governor Mohammed Abubakar stated this during the famers
field day organized by the State Agriculture Development programme at the Uwada to encourage Farmers to engage in
massive food production.
According to the reporter that Governor Mohammed Abubakar who
is represented by commissioner of Agriculture and Natural resources ALHAJI YUSUF YAKUBU MAMU said already approval had been
given for the procurement of the commodity for honorable distribution to
Farmers . He said this was in addition to 20,000 tones being expected from the
Federal Government in collaboration with the state government under gross
enhancement scheme, similarly, he said government has released funds for
repairs of tractors and purchase of New One in effort to boost a food production.
ALHAJI MOHAMMADU ABUBAKAR further said
each program were designed toward achieving food security in the country and
now asked farmers to avail themselves to the opportunity to improve their lives
and the economy of the nation.
The Program manager
Bauchi State Agricultural Development Program DR. IYESUA appreciated the commitment of women for engaging in groundnut
dry season Farming Scheme. DR. ALLIU
GITEL said his Organization will partner with Afar Benue River Basin Development Authority.
Other stakeholder in Agriculture sector enhance dry farming season across the
state. A woman farmer commended the state government for reviving groundnut dry
season farming stating that about 500
women has suffered in farming activity in Bauchi state of Nigeria.
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