The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has launched a Multi-Stakeholder Platform on Farmer-led Irrigation Development (MSD-FLID) to enhance food security and livelihoods in Nigeria.
The initiative was launched in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the Bank of Agriculture, and other stakeholders.
It aims to improve coordination and accelerate the scaling up of farmer-led irrigation.
IWMI said the platform would bring together stakeholders to strengthen collaboration, set priorities, mobilise investments, and promote innovative solutions, including solar-powered irrigation.
Dr Olufunke Cofie, IWMI’s Africa Director for Research Impact, said in a statement on Saturday that FLID is critical to transforming Africa’s agri-food systems and building resilience.
She noted that Nigeria has significant potential for farmer-led irrigation, but adoption is slowed by weak coordination, policy gaps, and limited access to finance.
Mrs Esther Oluniyi, Director of Irrigation and Drainage at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, stressed the importance of partnerships in transforming Nigeria’s irrigation sector.
Similarly, the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture, Mr Ayo Sotinrin, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting FLID through tailored financing products, solar irrigation schemes, and strategic partnerships.
Participants at the launch identified challenges, including limited access to technology, finance, and extension services.
They also highlighted opportunities in solar irrigation innovations, decision support tools, and farmer advisory platforms.
IWMI said the platform would host quarterly dialogues to track progress and support Nigeria’s national agenda on food security and agricultural transformation.
The institute added that scaling up FLID would require innovative financing, wider adoption of efficient technologies, capacity strengthening for farmers, and a cohesive enabling environment for collaboration.
According to IWMI, the platform will serve as a hub for research, innovation, and policy engagement to unlock irrigation development and strengthen resilience for Nigerian smallholder farmers. (NAN)
The Federal Government has unveiled the National Livestock Master Plan (N-LMP) to address challenges in the sector and attract investments from government, development partners and the private sector.
The plan was developed by the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) in collaboration with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Nairobi, Kenya, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
It was presented to the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, by Dr Sanusi Abubakar, National Project Coordinator of L-PRES on Thursday in Abuja.
Maiha outlined the plan as a strategic roadmap to transform the livestock sector, which contributes about 17 per cent to agricultural Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and five per cent to national GDP.
He said millions of Nigerians depend on livestock for their livelihoods, while the sector also plays a vital role in meeting the nation’s protein needs.
“However, challenges such as low productivity, disease outbreaks, inadequate infrastructure and limited access to markets have long hampered growth.
“The N-LMP is a comprehensive five-year investment plan designed to address these challenges and guide the development of a sustainable livestock sector,” he said.
The minister explained that the plan would prioritise key commodities and value chains, identify potential technology and policy interventions, and include foresight investment analysis to show returns on combined livestock investments.
According to him, the initiative aims to increase the sector’s contribution to poverty alleviation, job creation, economic growth, food security and nutrition, while also promoting gender inclusion, youth employment, equity and environmental sustainability.
Maiha cited Tanzania’s experience, noting that the country adopted a similar approach in 2018 with support from ILRI, which secured 624 million dollars in research investment and stimulated private sector participation.
“The N-LMP will enable Nigeria to implement the Livestock Development Strategy for Africa (LiDeSA) and contribute to the Malabo Declaration as well as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
“It is a commitment to a future where Nigeria’s livestock sector is not just sustainable, but thriving, innovative and a major driver of national prosperity,” he added.
He urged stakeholders to embrace the plan with enthusiasm, attract the necessary investments and build a resilient and equitable livestock sector for the country.
Abubakar said the plan covered the entire livestock value chain, from feed to species, and identified the roles of federal and state governments, the private sector and other stakeholders.
He stressed that the private sector remained a key player in driving investment and unlocking the potential of the industry for food security, job creation, poverty reduction and social cohesion.
Dr Sirak Batha, Senior Agricultural Economist at ILRI, said the plan comprised four components.
He listed them as a systemic assessment of the sector’s status and constraints, a medium-term development strategy based on forward-looking analysis, and a short-term investment plan tailored to specific commodities and value chains.
He added that the fourth component was a coalition of public and private sector stakeholders co-creating and driving change. (NAN)
The National Bamboo Farmers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NBFPMAN) says Nigeria can earn 22 billion dollars annually from bamboo value chain development.
The association’s National president, Mr Ukeme Nyah, said this at the commemoration of the World Bamboo Day on Thursday in Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the World Bamboo Day is commemorated annually on Sept. 18 and the theme for 2025 event is: “Next Generation Bamboo: Solution, Innovation and Design’’.
He said that the figure was an outcome of researches conducted by experts within and globally.
Nyah explained that through propagation, planting to harvesting and utilisation, the development of bamboo value chain could create thousands of jobs and income-earning opportunities.
“It will also diversify the economy, conserve foreign exchange, reduce import-dependence, promote environmental sustainability and mitigate climate change.
“A well-articulated and faithfully implemented national bamboo value chain development programme could rapidly transform the economic landscape of the country,’’ he said.
He identified bamboo as a unique and invaluable asset for addressing various global challenges from climate change to poverty reduction.
According to him, bamboo is one of the most versatile and sustainable resources on the planet.
“It provides eco-friendly construction materials to combat climate change and also help to restore degraded lands and supports local economies.
“From a poor man’s timber, bamboo is fast emerging as green gold,’’ Nyah revealed.
The president, however, said that the new markets had opened more opportunities to promote Bamboo as an alternative to plastic and other impact materials, an elegant partnership to the wood industry.
“Bamboo emerged as a wood substitute and input material in the industrial production of vast uses like in furniture, building materials, pulp and paper, fabrics, and toothpicks.
“Bamboo stands out as a remarkable resource, boasting an incredible of over 10,000 documented uses,” he said.
He also called for the implementation of national bamboo value chain development programme to transform the economic landscape of the country.
“Nigeria should vigorously explore the possibilities offered by modern bamboo utilisation as experienced by many countries across the world,” he said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
The Federal Government has commended the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC) for its Soil Values Programme and its contributions to agricultural development in Nigeria.
Dr Kingsley Uzoma, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Agribusiness and Productivity Enhancement, gave the commendation at the opening of the three-day 2026 National Work Plan for Agriculture Development in Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the workshop brought together about 50 participants from Kano, Jigawa and Bauchi states.
It is sponsored by IFDC through its Soil Values Programme, a DGIS-funded initiative.
The three states are the pilot areas for the programme in Nigeria.
Uzoma reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the transformation of the agricultural sector.
“Because of the peculiarities of our environment, the Savannah and Sahel regions have suffered extensive degradation, rendering millions of hectares of agricultural land unproductive.
“That is why the government is very happy with what the Soil Values Programme has come to do,” he said.
He also highlighted the contributions of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Project (L-PRES) and Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL), alongside other initiatives, to agricultural development.
Uzoma emphasised that the Federal Government is committed to working with partners at all levels to secure the future of the agricultural sector.
He added that government is ready to extend partnerships across diverse platforms to drive agricultural transformation and ensure food security.
Mrs Medinah Ayuba-Fagbemi, Country Coordinator, Soil Values Programme Nigeria, said Sahelian countries, including Nigeria, were grappling with recurrent droughts, desertification, socio-political conflicts and the effects of climate change.
“These challenges, compounded by inadequate investment and weak financing mechanisms, have led to declining soil fertility, land degradation and food insecurity. Soil Values is now changing this narrative,” she said.
She explained that the programme is designed to restore two million hectares of farmland while strengthening the resilience and well-being of 1.5 million farmers, with a particular focus on women and youth.
According to her, the initiative promotes Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM) and participatory landscape management to encourage sustainable farming practices across communities.
“The programme is being implemented by IFDC in collaboration with SNV, Wageningen University and Research (WUR), and supported by knowledge partners such as AGRA, CIFOR-ICRAF, IITA, ISRIC and IWMI,” she added.
She reaffirmed the commitment of Soil Values Programme Nigeria to tackling land degradation, boosting agricultural productivity and ensuring food security in the country through the 2026 National Work Plan for Agriculture Development.
Also speaking, Mr Sanusi Abubakar, National Programme Coordinator of L-PRES, said the project had successfully completed its medication and crisis prevention component, describing it as a major pillar of its mandate.
“This achievement is not just a milestone but also a strong foundation for the sustainability of our broader objectives.
“We are deliberately working with Africans who have established companies in the ranching and soil value chain, with the aim of creating lasting opportunities along the livestock sector.
“This remains one of the major projects we are advancing at the moment, and it speaks directly to our mandate of productivity and resilience,” he said.
According to him, the partnerships reflect a vision of building bridges that will translate into real benefits for communities and the agricultural ecosystem.
Earlier, Mr Abdulhamid Umar, National Programme Coordinator of ACReSAL, commended the collaboration among the various initiatives aimed at boosting agriculture at the grassroots.
He thanked the Federal Government, the World Bank and other donor agencies for supporting efforts to improve soil yields across the country. (NAN)
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on Tuesday in Nguru distributed improved crop seeds to farmers in Maja-kura community and announced plans to establish a seed bank.
Mr Harry Junior, Coordinator of the NCF Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands Conservation Project, said the activity was part of a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-supported climate change adaptation initiative in Yobe.
He said the improved seeds, including soybean, cowpeas, sorghum and millet, would be stored in the seed bank since the planting season was over, to ensure future access for farmers during subsequent farming seasons.
“The initiative will also serve as an exchange, where farmers provide crop residues after harvest in return for seedlings.
“The residues will then be processed into animal feed and packaged, creating additional income for communities,” Junior explained.
He said that youths would be trained and engaged in processing the animal feeds, while women would benefit from packaging and sales to strengthen household income.
The coordinator added that the project sought to promote empowerment, skill acquisition and sustainable income generation for farmers, while addressing youth restiveness and reducing women’s redundancy.
Also speaking, Dr Michael Nkereuwem, a resource person and senior lecturer at the Department of Crop/Soil Science, Federal University Dutse, took the beneficiaries through the advantages of improved seeds for climate change adaptation.
Nkereuwem also explained planting methods, benefits and maturity duration of improved seeds to the beneficiaries.
Key stakeholders present at the event include officials from Yobe’s Ministry of Agriculture, Nguru Local Government Area, Yobe Ministry of Environment and traditional leaders of the beneficiary communities.
In his remarks, Al-amin Umar, the Deputy Director of Agriculture, Nguru Local Government Area, expressed satisfaction with the quality of seeds distributed to the farmers.
He said the improved varieties were free from pests and diseases, adding that farmers had also been trained on appropriate planting methods, including the number of seeds per hole and proper spacing.
“I am very impressed with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation. They have lived up to their promise to support multiple communities in Nguru Local Government,” Umar said. (NAN)
The World Bank-assisted Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) has trained over 80 veterinarians, para-veterinarians and community animal health workers on improved disease detection, control and eradication strategies.
The training, which drew participants from the 36 states and the FCT, also focused on awareness creation, risk management and strengthening national response to livestock diseases.
Dr Sanusi Abubakar, National Project Coordinator (NPC) of L-PRES, said on Friday in Abuja that the workshop brought together a crucial group of frontline professionals whose work directly impacts livestock health and productivity nationwide.
Abubakar, represented by Dr Mustapha Mohammad, National Animal Health Specialist of L-PRES, said the exercise was aligned with the Project Development Objective (PDO) of improving productivity and commercialisation of targeted value chain production systems.
He added that it was also aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to respond effectively to crises in the livestock sector.
“Importantly, this workshop falls squarely within the scope of Sub-Component Three of the L-PRES Project Appraisal Document, which focuses on animal health services,” he said.
According to him, the component covers antimicrobial resistance (AMR) control, vaccination against transboundary animal diseases (TADs), border surveillance, private veterinary service delivery, strengthening One Health platforms and improving the national laboratory network.
He explained that the workshop was designed to equip participants with modern disease detection and containment skills, enhance diagnostic capacity, improve collaboration among professionals, and promote community engagement in livestock disease control.
Abubakar commended the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development for its strong partnership and policy support, noting that participants should use the workshop as a platform for professional development and knowledge sharing.
Mohammad said each state and the FCT nominated a veterinary doctor and a para-veterinarian for the training.
He added that the aim was to boost their capacity in disease detection, surveillance, prevention and risk communication at the local level.
“We cannot have a robust and efficient livestock productivity when health issues are taken for granted. If you have animal mortality and morbidity, productivity cannot be guaranteed, hence the training,” he said. (NAN)
By Rita Iliya
The Federal Government has inaugurated the distribution of agricultural inputs to small-scale farmers in Niger as part of efforts to boost food production and security in the country.
Dr Aliyu Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture, disclosed this during the inauguration of the inputs distribution to farmers in Minna on Friday.
He said that the initiative was in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda which prioritises food security.
“We have declared food security as a national state of emergency and we are committed to transforming the agriculture sector to make food available, accessible and affordable to all Nigerians,” he said.
Abdullahi disclosed that the inputs being distributed includes, herbicides, cocoa fertilizer, fungicide, knapsack sprayer, growth enhancers and tomato seeds.
Others were power tiller and water pumps, which would be given to farmers through commodity associations, cooperative groups, farmers with special needs and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
He said the ministry had rolled out programmes and projects to address challenges facing farmers and make food available, accessible and affordable.
According to him, the ministry was committed to ensuring that all sectoral programmes and initiatives are aligned towards actualising the presidential priority of food security.
The minister expressed optimism that the initiative would improve agricultural productivity, enhance food security and contribute to poverty reduction.
In his remarks, Dr Marcus Olaniyi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, said the Tinubu-led administration has promised to use all available mechanisms to make food available at an affordable price.
He disclosed that at least 35 per cent of the inputs were targeted at women farmers in line with the National Gender Policy on Agriculture.
Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger commended the federal ministry of agriculture for choosing Niger as a pilot state to launch its all-around agricultural initiative.
He said that the initiative would support small-scale farmers and promote self-sustenance and self-reliance.
Bago, however, announced that Niger would launch a pilot scheme for two million women in agriculture in 2026.
He said participants would be given chickens, goats, sheep and crops to rear to support their livelihoods.
He listed Niger agricultural achievements to include the exporting of 2.2 million dollars worth of sesame seeds in 2025 through the Nigerian Women Police Cooperative in Farming and disclosed plans to set up sesame processing centres.
The governor said the state would revive the Cooperative Bank of Niger state with N2 billion, adding that it would be a microfinance bank for agriculture to ease the burden of interest rates. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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The Ministry of Livestock Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to deploy solar-powered grids across grazing reserves nationwide.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the MoU was signed on Friday in Abuja.Minister of Livestock, Idi Maiha, described the agreement as a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to revitalise the livestock sector under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Maiha emphasised that this partnership would transform pastoral livelihoods and unlock the full potential of the country’s grazing reserves.
“We are not just signing a document; we are ushering in a new era of sustainable development.
“For too long, the immense potential of Nigeria’s 417 grazing reserves has been hindered by lack of infrastructure.
“By providing solar-powered grids to rehabilitated reserves, we are laying the foundation for a more secure, productive, and peaceful future.
“The initiative will bring wide-range benefits, including the provision of clean, renewable energy to power irrigation systems, improve year-round access to fodder and water, enhance education and healthcare, strengthen security, and create jobs.
“Millions of pastoralists and livestock keepers across the country especially underserved communities will benefit from this intervention,” he said
Dr Chinyere Akujobi, Permanent Secretary in the ministry, said power was key in every sphere of life.
Akujobi, who described energy as central in livestock development, emphasised that “all our planned interventions across the livestock value chain required reliable power supply.
“None of the infrastructure we are putting in place like the Renewed Hope Villages to the grazing reserves under rehabilitation can function effectively without energy.
“Therefore, this MoU with the REA represents a significant milestone in achieving our goals,” she said.
The Managing Director of REA, Abba Aliyu, described the collaboration as “a marriage of convenience.”
Aliyu, specifically, said that the agency’s mandate was to provide electricity to unserved and underserved communities.
“Partnering with the livestock ministry allows us to deploy solar infrastructure to grazing reserves with schools, clinics, abattoirs, and markets.
“This will catalyse livestock development, stimulate rural economies, and create job opportunities in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr President.”
“The pilot phase of the programme will commence in Wawa-Zange in Gombe State, Wase in Plateau, Gongoshin in Adamawa and Kawu in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, before expanding nationwide.
“This initiative demonstrates the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing resource-based conflicts, improving rural infrastructure and enhancing national food security through sustainable livestock development,” he said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
International Breweries Plc (IBPLC), alongside farmers and stakeholders in the agriculture sector have called for stronger partnerships to boost Nigeria’s food ecosystem and drive sustainable economic growth through local sourcing.
Mr Carlos Coutiño, Managing Director, International Breweries Plc, who made the call on Wednesday in Lagos, said it would boost productivity and advance national economic priorities.
Coutiño’s call is contained in a communique titled “cheers to farmers”.
He noted that the agricultural sector had continued to provide raw materials that sustain production and stimulate rural economies, and reiterated the critical role of farmers and allied partners in sustaining Nigeria’s food ecosystem and driving economic growth.
He said that farmers remained central not just to the company’s supply network, but to food security, livelihoods and enhanced value chains.
He emphasised the need to review strategies to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural value chain through local sourcing, with emphasis on boosting food security, rural livelihoods and industrial growth.
Recognising the crucial role farmers played in the brewing process and Nigeria’s economy, Coutiño said: “Our beer is only as good as the people who grow what we brew.
“At International Breweries, we believe in brewing a better world and that starts with our growers.
“We recognise your contribution, but more importantly, we are about strengthening a partnership that is building rural economies and transforming lives.”
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, lauded IBPLC’s leadership in advancing Nigeria’s backward integration policy through increased local sourcing, agro-industrial partnerships, and MSME support.
Oduwole said that local sourcing in brewing aligned strongly with the country’s national agenda of backward integration and rural industrialisation.
She added that the company’s ‘Cheers to Farmers’ initiative was a powerful reminder of the crucial link between industry and agriculture.
“By sourcing raw materials locally, industries like yours are empowering farmers, boosting agro processing, reducing import dependence, and creating shared prosperity across communities.
“International Breweries Plc has demonstrated leadership not only in business growth but also in corporate citizenship, employment creation, and investment in local content, and we salute your efforts for that,” she said.
Similarly, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, also lauded the company’s approach to sourcing, saying it was a proof that private sector actors could be powerful enablers of agricultural development.
Kyari noted that the company had proven that agriculture was not just viable but vital for sustainable industrial development.
Oyeniyi Oyedele, Chief Executive Officer, Nikoy Nigeria Ltd., one of IBPLC’s pioneer aggregators explained the impact of IBPLC’s local sourcing initiative.
Oyedele said a significant effect of the initiative was that farmers were able to benefit economically through the increased and sustained patronage of International Breweries.
Also, Malam Abubakar Kabiru, a sorghum farmer from Kaduna, shared how working within the IBPLC aggregator network had changed his story.
According to him, before IBPLC came into our lives, many of us struggled to find markets for our produce.
“Today we farm with confidence, knowing that our efforts are valued and the support we have received have helped improve our livelihoods and given hope to our communities.” (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
International Fertiliser Development Corporation (IFDC), has begun the training of 50 extension agents and lead farmers on soil restoration, conservation techniques and integrated soil fertility management in Bauchi State.
The two-day training exercise is being implemented under the IFDC Soil Values Programme, aims to improve soil fertility and restore degraded lands in the state, the development comes on the heels of a similar exercise held in Kano and Jigawa.
The Soil Values programme operates in a context marked by climatic and socio-economic challenges facing Sahelian countries, such as recurrent droughts, socio-political conflicts. desertification and the effects of climate change.
The programme’s initiative is built around three intervention pathways (Agroecology, Inclusive Markets and Enabling Environment) as well as five intervention areas: Bundling, Integration, Brokering, Convening and Scoping & Learning.
It aims to improve soil fertility and productivity of two million hectares of agricultural land in the Sahel, while strengthening the resilience and wellbeing of 1.5 million farmers, with a particular focus on women and youth.
Medina Ayuba-Fagbemi, Country Coordinator, Soil Values Programme Nigeria, said this on the sidelines of the training exercise, on Thursday in Bauchi.
She said that 30 extension agents would be trained under the first phase while 20 others under the second phase of the exercise.
Medina said participants would be exposed to integrated soil fertility and soil health management techniques, to boost crop production and enhance food security.
The coordinator said the participants were expected to step down the skills to about 20,000 small holder farmers in Jama’are, Shira, Itas Gadau, Toro, Zaki, Bauchi and Gamawa Local Government Areas of the state.
Medina Ayuba-Fagbemi, Country Coordinator, Soil Values Programme Nigeria
According to Medina, the programme in collaboration with a consortium of partners is building the capacity of extension workers in Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM), and Soil Health Management (SHM) technologies.
Medina said the training exercise reflected its collective commitment towards restoring soil health, improving productivity, and building resilient farming systems.
The training exercise, she said, would not only strengthen extension agents’ technical capacity but also inspire new approaches to working hand-in-hand with farmers for more sustainable and inclusive agricultural transformation.
She said the training is part of a 10-year initiative funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands through its (Dutch) Directorate-General for International Cooperation (DGIS).
Also, Joshua Arogunyo, MELS Coordinator, Soil Values Programme, said the programme focused on enhancing farmer skills in integrated soil health management and soil water conservation, to encourage agro-ecological practices to mitigate impact of climate change in agriculture.
He said the programme initiated viable programmes to improve soil fertility management and restore degraded lands in Bauchi, Kano and Jigawa, adding the scope of the programme would cover 10 states in northern Nigeria.
Arogunyo explained that the programme is being implemented by three core partners including the IFDC, SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, and Wageningen University and Research (WUR).
He added that the programme also has five knowledge partners, including the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), AGRA, ICRAF, ISRIC and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
According to Arogunyo, the €100 million programme, is aimed at restoring degraded lands across the Sahel, covering Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, and reaching 1.5 million smallholder farmers.
“Our target is to restore two million hectares of degraded land across the Sahel. In Nigeria, we hope to restore 800,000 hectares, directly benefiting 600,000 smallholder farmers.
“The thrust of the programme is to reduce the yield gap, improve soil fertility, and make farmers more deliberate about giving back to the soil to ensure long-term productivity and food security,” he said.
He highlighted that Soil Values initiative is built around five intervention pathways: bundling agricultural technologies for smallholder farmers; promoting landscape-level soil restoration, brokering financial instruments to support farmers, facilitating stakeholder policy on soil fertility, and continuous scoping and learning.
According to him, the programme has so far taken off in Kano, Jigawa and Bauchi States as pilot areas, with plans to expand gradually to other states in northern Nigeria.
“We are implementing it across the Sahelian zone of Nigeria because that is where land degradation is most severe,” he said.
Arogunyo further explained that the Soil Values consortium is also collaborating with the World Bank through ACReSAL and L-PRES.
“It is our hope that at the end of this programme, Nigeria would have made significant progress in restoring degraded lands, increasing farmer incomes, and raising consciousness about the importance of investing in soil health in a sustainable manner,” he said.
Some of the participants, Aliyu Safiyanu and Helen Ciroma, lauded the gesture, adding it would encourage Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in the state.
Safiyanu said that he learnt new skills that would enable him to teach rural farmers on how to utilise farm by-products to nourish their farmlands.
On her part, Ciroma said the new techniques would enable women farmers to improve their soil fertility and increase productivity. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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