Bauchi Govt Launches 2024 Farming Season
By Abubakar Hardawa
In a move to bolster agricultural production in Bauchi State, the state government is set to open up all the forests that were previously inaccessible due to security concerns in certain areas of the state.
Additionally, the government has assured farmers of adequate security provisions, enabling them to access their farmlands without fear of criminal elements.
This commitment was made by the State Governor, Bala Mohammed, during the inauguration of the 2024 farming season and the official launch of fertilizer sales in Dass Local Government Area.
Gov Bala Mohammed
Governor Bala Mohammed, who emphasized his administration’s prioritization of the agricultural sector, also used the occasion to unveil sixty new tractors and modern farming equipment procured to promote mechanized farming.
Furthermore, the governor announced a financial support of $250,000 to be provided to selected farmers’ cooperative societies across the state.
Addressing the gathering, the governor revealed the official price of a 50kg bag of NPK fertilizer as 20,000 naira, a significant reduction from the current market price of over 26,000 naira.
Earlier, the State Commissioner of the Ministry of Agriculture, Prof. Simon Madugu Yelams, stated that the ministry has implemented effective measures to ensure the availability of fertilizer at strategic locations, making it easily accessible for farmers.
