The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, on Thursday distributed inputs to 2000 farmers for dry season wheat farming in Niger.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the scheme is under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP).
Mr Ishaku Buba, National Project Officer of NAGS-AP, disclosed this during the distribution for the 2024/2025 in Garafini and Swashi communities in Borgu.
NAN reports that the scheme had taken off on 2,000 hectares of land in the two communities using mechanised farming methods.
Buba, who was represented by Musaku Emmanuel, said the initiative was a collaborative effort aimed at making Nigeria self-sufficient in wheat production.
“This initiative is expected to improve the living conditions of the community and address the shortfall of wheat production in the country.
“SMK Nigeria Limited provides the farmers with NPK and Urea fertilisers as well as certified and improved seeds of wheat,” he said.
Buba noted that the initiative was part of the Federal Government’s effort to boost wheat production in the country.
Alhaji Adamu Jibril, District Head of Garafini, who is also a wheat farmer lauded the gesture.
He expressed optimism that it would improve wheat production and livelihoods in the community.
“This initiative is aimed at improving the livelihoods of my subjects, and creating a sustainable economy,” he said.(NAN)
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