By; FUNMI ADERINTO, Kaduna
Kaduna State Governor, led by Senator Uba Sani on Monday, officially flagged off the distribution of agricultural inputs and equipment to farmers in Ikara Local Government Area (LGA).
The initiative is part of the “Tallafin Noma: A Koma Gona”(Get Back to Farm) programme, which aims to enhance sustainable livelihood through social interventions and economic empowerment.
Governor Uba Sani’s administration is committed to revitalizing the agricultural sector, addressing the challenges faced by smallholder farmers and small-scale agro-processors amid the current economic challenges.
Under the “A Koma Gona” initiative, the Ministry of Agriculture has been tasked with reaching a minimum of 40,000 smallholder farmers and farmers’ cooperatives across all 23 LGAs in the state.
This distribution will cover the entire Zone 1 LGAs, with other zones being flagged off in the coming days.
The programme seeks to boost the agriculture sector by providing essential resources to enhance crop and livestock production.
Key components of the A Koma Gona programme include, Improved Maize Seeds Distribution, where farmers will receive high-quality maize seeds to improve crop yields.
Agrochemicals will also be provided to enhance pest and disease management.
Fertilizers are crucial for soil enrichment and optimal plant growth, hence, NPK and Urea fertilizers will be distributed.
Similarly, smallholder farmers will receive 30-day-old chicks (broilers) along with feed and medications.
Fifty jumbo juveniles (catfish) will be distributed, accompanied by feed and medications.
Farmer cooperative groups will receive power tillers and necessary accessories, as well as Knapsack Sprayers with PPE.
Individuals will receive knapsack sprayers equipped with personal protective equipment for safe agrochemical and liquid fertilizer application.
Distribution of vegetable grinders to enhance food processing capabilities, hammer mills, haulers, and threshers, will also be provided.
Cooperative groups will benefit from these essential assets.
