…Trains 1,250 farmers, releases N625m grants for agric investment
Governor Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir of Bauchi has said that he wants the State to lead Nigeria in terms of agriculture and agribusiness.
The governor said this during the flag-off of the 2026 wet farming season and released N625 million in starter grants to 1,250 trained farmers in a push to boost food production and strengthen food security, which was held in Bununu, Tafawa-Balewa local government area of the state.
He said the intervention targets post-harvest losses, higher farm incomes and stronger rural economies, and climate change had forced a shift to modern techniques, improved inputs, and better extension services.
“Agriculture today is knowledge-driven. Success depends not only on the size of one’s farm but also on the ability to apply innovation, technology, and good agronomic practices”, Governor Mohammed told the farmers.
