Jigawa officials warned against selling farm supplies meant for the 2025 rice season. Governor Umar Namadi issued the warning Saturday at the launch of the dry season program in Jura village, Auyo area. The government aims to help nearly sixty thousand farmers with cheaper agricultural inputs as part of efforts to boost food production.
Namadi said they plan to reach 3.6 million metric tons of yearly rice production. He believes that hardworking farmers can achieve this target with proper support from all partners. This season, more than 58,500 farmers across 27 areas will grow rice on about 130,000 hectares using better seeds and modern farming methods.
The governor explained they want complete change through the Rice Value Chain project. This includes full machine use, processing centers, and better market access. He promised to make Jigawa the top rice producer in Nigeria. Namadi asked farmers to use this chance wisely and assured them of continued government backing. He emphasized they must work together for a stronger economy based on farming growth.
Namadi said they plan to reach 3.6 million metric tons of yearly rice production. He believes that hardworking farmers can achieve this target with proper support from all partners. This season, more than 58,500 farmers across 27 areas will grow rice on about 130,000 hectares using better seeds and modern farming methods.
The governor explained they want complete change through the Rice Value Chain project. This includes full machine use, processing centers, and better market access. He promised to make Jigawa the top rice producer in Nigeria. Namadi asked farmers to use this chance wisely and assured them of continued government backing. He emphasized they must work together for a stronger economy based on farming growth.
