The Ogun State authorities has taken steps to assist and empower over 30,000 farmers by organising them into clusters, offering subsidised agricultural inputs, and providing steady coaching on finest farming practices.
These efforts, the state authorities stated, are geared toward boosting the manufacturing of crops similar to rice, maize, and cassava.
Disclosing this throughout a go to to the Alubarika 200-hectare rice farm cluster in Magboro, on Sunday, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Meals Safety, Bolu Owotomo, highlighted the federal government’s dedication to enhancing meals safety and supporting farmers by way of the Ogun State Farmers Data Administration System, in partnership with IITA.
He stated that presently, 60,000 farmers are registered below this method, with plans to enrol an extra 100,000 earlier than the tip of the yr.
Owotomo expressed optimism in regards to the anticipated yield of 1,400 tonnes of rice from the Alubarika farm, underscoring the state’s objective to enhance agricultural manufacturing. The initiative is a part of the broader Ogun State Financial Transformation Mission, which seeks to remodel the agricultural sector and enhance farmers’ livelihoods.
Additionally talking, the Everlasting Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Mrs. Kehinde Jokotoye, and the Mission Coordinator for OGSTEP, Mrs. Mosunmola Owo-Odunsi, each inspired farmers to maximise the advantages of presidency interventions.
The cluster Secretary, Mr. Salam Adelowo, expressed gratitude for the federal government’s assist but in addition referred to as for improved social facilities in farming areas to additional improve the farmers’ high quality of life.