Niger State plans to test all farm fertilizers sold within its borders. Officials want to stop companies from selling poor quality products to local farmers. Dr Mathew Ahmed works as Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture. He announced the new rules during a meeting with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa. The state will take samples from sellers and check them in laboratories.
Many farmers cannot find good fertilizers for their crops. The new rules will help protect people who grow food from bad business practices. Officials say farmers spend money but do not see good results from their fields. State leaders want to change how the fertilizer market works. They plan to present these ideas to the state government soon.
Commissioner Musa Salihu Bawa Bosso leads the Agriculture Ministry. He said the current farm policy started during 2020 and ended last year. State officials decided to create new rules with fresh ideas and better methods. The updated policy will match what Governor Mohammed Umar Bago wants for farming. Leaders expect the changes to help Niger State become a major food producer.
The new rules will focus on farm machines and business investment plans. State officials want to create policies that help women farmers from 2025 through 2030. AGRA program manager Godswill Aguyi said his group helps small farmers who grow rice and soybeans. The organization assists Niger State with policy development and investment planning. Officials believe these changes will improve farming across the region.
Many farmers cannot find good fertilizers for their crops. The new rules will help protect people who grow food from bad business practices. Officials say farmers spend money but do not see good results from their fields. State leaders want to change how the fertilizer market works. They plan to present these ideas to the state government soon.
Commissioner Musa Salihu Bawa Bosso leads the Agriculture Ministry. He said the current farm policy started during 2020 and ended last year. State officials decided to create new rules with fresh ideas and better methods. The updated policy will match what Governor Mohammed Umar Bago wants for farming. Leaders expect the changes to help Niger State become a major food producer.
The new rules will focus on farm machines and business investment plans. State officials want to create policies that help women farmers from 2025 through 2030. AGRA program manager Godswill Aguyi said his group helps small farmers who grow rice and soybeans. The organization assists Niger State with policy development and investment planning. Officials believe these changes will improve farming across the region.
