The Federal Authorities has proposed to generate N1.25 trillion from wheat manufacturing in 2025.
The aim is a part of the continuing Nationwide Agricultural Development Scheme and Agro-pocket Mission, a platform geared toward rising meals safety by means of the distribution of subsidised agricultural inputs to registered farmers nationwide.
The Nationwide Mission Coordinator of NAGS-AP, Ishaku Buba, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a workshop with media practitioners themed “Constructing Partnerships with the Media for Meals Safety”.
He stated the wheat manufacturing programme for the 2024/2025 dry season had been launched throughout 16 wheat-producing states, with a goal of reaching 280,000 farmers.
He famous that over 279,000 farmers have already been reached, with an estimated yield of 837,891 metric tons.
“We’re taking a look at a major increase in wheat manufacturing, and the anticipated output will generate income exceeding N1.25 trillion,” Buba acknowledged.
This initiative follows a sturdy distribution mannequin involving 409 redemption facilities and a community of agro-dealers within the chosen states.
Buba famous that 647,500 farmers have registered on the platform thus far, and greater than 628,000 have obtained inputs for numerous crops, together with wheat and rice.
The programme can also be set to broaden, with extra farmers benefiting from each dry and moist season assist throughout Nigeria.
“We’re on observe to fulfill our targets, and the NAGS-AP framework, backed by ICT, will guarantee seamless implementation and accountability,” Buba stated.
He stated the initiative has already seen success within the 2023/2024 dry season, with the wheat manufacturing programme attaining an almost 97 per cent success fee, delivering agricultural assist to over 118,000 farmers in 15 states.
“The impression has been promising, and we at the moment are getting ready for the subsequent part of wheat manufacturing,” Buba added.
The Everlasting Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Meals Safety, Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, emphasised the significance of a robust partnership between the Ministry and the media in attaining meals safety.
Ogunbiyi highlighted that the ministry’s mandate aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which focuses on selling agricultural improvement, bettering meals safety, creating jobs, and enhancing the livelihoods of farmers.
“The press has important energy to alter destructive narratives. I encourage you to make use of this energy to sensitize Nigerians and encourage them to take a renewed curiosity in agriculture. Collectively, we are able to feed ourselves and develop our nation,” he stated.
He additional urged the media to assist the Ministry’s efforts by educating farmers on numerous farming strategies, farm inputs, and agricultural practices to spice up productiveness.
“By your constructive engagements with the Ministry, you’ll be in a novel place to coach farmers on methodologies, inputs availability, and the way these could be accessed to enhance their yield,” he acknowledged.
In his tackle, the Director of the Division of Data, Dr. Joel Oruché, emphasised the necessity for stronger collaboration, particularly given the present administration’s deal with meals safety.
He stated, “Your obligation is to repeatedly educate the general public on the insurance policies, applications, and actions of the Ministry that impression farmers, particularly smallholder farmers who depend on your capacity to tell them on methodologies, enter availability, and software methods.”
