FG trains, distributes inputs to 243 farmers in Plateau…
Written by City Radio on February 9, 2024
The Federal Government has trained and distributed farm inputs to no fewer than 243 farmers in Plateau in order to boost agricultural production and ensure food security.
The inputs distributed to the trained farmers included liquid fertilisers, Knapsack sprayers, seeds, agrochemicals, fish and poultry feeds, among others.
Mr Temitope Fadashemi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), while unveiling the distribution in Jos, said that it was part of government’s conscious efforts at reducing the spate of poverty across the country
Fadashemi, who was represented by State Coordinator, FMAFS, Dr Steve Dowoh, said that the intention was to uplift the lives of smallholder farmers and foster sustainable agricultural practices.
The permanent secretary said that the initiative was executed under the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS).
He said that the NPRGS reflected the government’s dedication to addressing poverty at its roots; emphasising the pivotal role agriculture plays in economic growth and development.
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