The Federal Authorities has proposed to generate N1.25tn from wheat manufacturing in 2025.
The aim is a part of the continuing Nationwide Agricultural Progress Scheme and Agro-pocket Mission, a platform geared toward rising meals safety by way 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 mentioned 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 so far, and greater than 628,000 have acquired inputs for numerous crops, together with wheat and rice.
The programme can be set to broaden, with further farmers benefiting from each dry and moist season assist throughout Nigeria.
“We’re on monitor to fulfill our targets, and the NAGS-AP framework, backed by ICT, will guarantee seamless implementation and accountability,” Buba mentioned.
He mentioned the initiative has already seen success within the 2023/2024 dry season, with the wheat manufacturing programme reaching a virtually 97 per cent success price, delivering agricultural assist to over 118,000 farmers in 15 states.
“The impression has been promising, and we are actually getting ready for the subsequent section 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 powerful partnership between the Ministry and the media in reaching meals safety.
Ogunbiyi highlighted that the ministry’s mandate aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which focuses on selling agricultural growth, bettering meals safety, creating jobs, and enhancing the livelihoods of farmers.
“The press has important energy to vary unfavourable 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 will feed ourselves and develop our nation,” he mentioned.
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 can be in a novel place to coach farmers on methodologies, inputs availability, and the way these may be accessed to enhance their yield,” he acknowledged.
In his deal with, the Director of the Division of Info, Dr Joel Oruché, emphasised the necessity for stronger collaboration, particularly given the present administration’s give attention to meals safety.
He mentioned, “Your responsibility is to constantly educate the general public on the insurance policies, packages, and actions of the Ministry that impression farmers, particularly smallholder farmers who depend on your potential to tell them on methodologies, enter availability, and software strategies.”
