In a bid to tackle food insecurity across the country, the Federal Government has donated farm equipment to farmers in Katsina State.
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, revealed that the equipment is intended to help reduce food insecurity in the state and across the nation.
He also noted that Katsina is one of the states to achieve 99.7% success during the 2023–2024 dry season in terms of agricultural production.
He further warned farmers that the equipment is a long-term investment beneficial to both the state and the country.
He said, “This kind of supportive intervention is in line with the administration’s call for greater cooperation and collaboration between the Federal Government and some national entities.
“Evidently, Katsina is one of the states where production achieved 99.7% success during the 2023–2024 dry season wheat cultivation, as well as 98.23% success during the 2024 wet season programme under the Federal Government’s input support initiatives.
“These farm machineries are meant to reduce, if not totally eliminate, farm drudgery and build the resilience of farmers due to reduced access to animal traction. It is an investment in your future, your families’ future, our state’s future, and the future of our dear nation. By sustaining soil productivity and fertility with fertilizers, coupled with tillage machinery, and ensuring sustainable water application through solar-powered machines, you can achieve increased crop yields, translating to higher revenues.”
The equipment includes 4,000 units of 3-inch water pump machines, 4,000 units of knapsack sprayers, 4,000 litres of insecticide chemicals, 4,000 litres of selective herbicides, 4,000 litres of non-selective herbicides, 4,000 litres of organic fertilizer, and 4,000 hermetic storage bags.