Kebbi government assures farmers of adequate farming inputs

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March 19, 2018 2:37 PM

Bagudu made the assertion on Monday at Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnics during the report presentation by Agricultural committee of 21 local governments in the State.

Gov. Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi has assured farmers in the state of adequate provision of more farming implement to boost agricultural activities.

The state government had set up the committee to find lasting solution to rivers dryness and other challenges facing farmers in the state.

He said the State government is ready to find solution to any problems that is associated with agriculture and food insecurity.

The governor promised that the state would provide chemical, insecticides for famers to protect their crops against rodents, Quellea birds and insects.

”Any community that requires agricultural support, the State government is ready to assist in boosting food production in the state.

” We have to focus on our attention to all farmers so that we can make optimal arrangement that can help farmers to produce more product in the State.”

Governor further said that state government has procured 10,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser for farmers and his administration is planing to distribute 300 tractors and 250 harvesters to farmers to boost food production in the state.

” We don’t have challenges of fertiliser because government has procured a lot of fertiliser for farmers in the state, we have fertilisers available for famers at the rate of N5,000 and the farmers can get the fertiliser through their village and district Heads.

He stated that fertiliser that worth N128 million was given to Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Samila Mera to give to the farmers at a subsidiary rate to encourage more cultivation.

Bagudu said what can be done in rice production can also be done in other crops to boost production.

The governor said that the state government has sign agreement with NNPC on sugar and cassava to produce ethanol and also sign another agreement with Dangote groups to establish rice mill company in the state.

He further said that women would not be ignored in farming because women are contributing much in rice production, saying “‘ We bought over 100 new small scale mill machines to give to women”.

He pleaded with the Commissioner for Women Affairs to organise women for more farming activities,” he said.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that each of the 21 local governments in the state presented report on challenges facing farmers in their areas.

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