The Federal Government plans to empower 12,000 farmers in Adamawa State for wheat production.
The initiative is part of the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket, NAGS-AP programme. It targets 16 states nationwide, aiming to enable farmers to contribute meaningfully to boosting agricultural production and mitigating food inflation.
The Adamawa State Coordinator of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Salihu Jenenso, stated during an assessment visit to Kapo community in Fufore Local Government Area that the programme seeks to enhance wheat cultivation through irrigation farming.
He explained that the programme connects farmers with aggregators who purchase their produce after harvest, ensuring market access and reducing post-harvest losses.
The visit to Fufore evaluated farmersā€™ preparedness for the upcoming wheat farming season.
The village head of Kapo, Yusuf Musa, described the initiative as transformative and commended the government for prioritising wheat production.
Media Talk Africa reports that the NAGS-AP initiative is designed to provide beneficiaries with subsidised inputs, such as high-quality wheat seeds and fertilisers, to improve yields. After harvest, the programme ensures sustainability by linking farmers with aggregators to purchase the wheat.
