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Rice Farmers Laud FG’s Agro-Pockets Farm Input Intervention In Kwara

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October 22, 2024
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Rice Farmers Laud FG’s Agro-Pockets Farm Input Intervention In Kwara
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Rice farmers in Kwara State have expressed optimism that the recent Federal Government’s agricultural input intervention under the Agro-Pockets Initiative will significantly boost food production and enhance food security across the nation.

The Kwara State Coordinator of the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Mallam Mohammed Salihu, made this known during an interaction with journalists in Ilorin.

He commended the Federal Government’s efforts, stating that the distributed farm inputs would benefit farmers regardless of their status.

“We are pleased with the quality of fertilizers, seeds, chemicals, organic fertilizers, and pesticides provided to farmers to enhance their productivity,” Salihu remarked, expressing satisfaction with the intervention.

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He further highlighted that the government’s initiative to cover 75 per cent of the cost of the inputs while beneficiaries redeem 25 per cent is a commendable step.

He, however, urged the government to consider making the inputs entirely free, particularly for farmers living below the poverty line, many of whom struggle to meet the 25 pee cent payment.

Salihu also raised concerns about delays in input supplies from some agro-dealers, calling for an improved system that eliminates bureaucratic bottlenecks and ensures timely delivery to avoid benefiting the wrong recipients.

Additionally, he appealed to the Federal Government to involve indigenous agro-dealers in the input distribution process or channel it through commodity associations like RIFAN to enhance efficiency.

He recommended decentralizing the role of service providers to state levels to prevent duplication and errors in communication with farmers.

Commending both the Kwara State Government and the Federal Government for their support, Salihu assured the continued commitment of rice farmers to backing policies that promote food availability and affordability.

Over 2,000 rice farmers in Kwara State benefited from the farm inputs distributed under the Agro-Pockets Initiative.
(vitalnewsngr.com)

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