FG supports 2,000 wheat farmers in Niger

Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, has distributed inputs to 2000 farmers for dry season wheat farming in Niger under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP).

National Project Officer of NAGS-AP, Mr Ishaku Buba, disclosed this yesterday during the distribution of inputs for the 2024/2025 dry season wheat farming in Garafini and Swashi communities in the local council areas.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the scheme was targeting 2,000 farmers in two clusters and had taken off on 2,000 hectares of land in the two communities using mechanised farming methods.

Buba, who was represented by Musaku Emmanuel, from the ministry, said the initiative was in collaboration with SMK Nigeria Limited, 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.

In his remarks, District Head of Garafini, Adamu Jibril, 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.

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