In a bid to realize his Feed the nation agenda by means of mechanize Agriculture, Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has flagged-off the Niger Foods corn harvest
Farmer Governor Umaru Bago who was at one of many corn farms of Niger Foods alongside Bida, flagged-off the harvest utilizing a mixed harvester.
The farmer Governor, who was crammed with delight, mentioned there are greater than 100,000 Hectares of corn fields of Niger Foods unfold throughout the State and that 100 mixed harvesters have been deployed throughout the farms.
He mentioned the usage of the mixed harvesters would cut back losses between 80 and 90 p.c even because the State is anticipating about one million metric tonnes of corn this 12 months apart Rice, Soya bean, Sesame, Guinea corn and Millet.
The farmer Governor known as on the State Task Force for Price management to right away provide you with measures that might curtail the actions of aggregators that caught pile meals gadgets of their warehouses which he mentioned usually result in hike in costs of meals gadgets.
Meanwhile, farmer Governor Umaru Bago visited the Emi Guye group across the farm, the place he interacted with the individuals.
He directed that some fundamental facilities resembling water and photo voltaic power be offered to the group and different adjourning communities.
The village Head of Emi Guye, Alh. Usman Mohammed, who spoke on behalf of the individuals, appreciated the farmer Governor and counseled him for his improvement strides within the state.
Bologi Ibrahim
Chief Press Secretary
to the Governor of Niger State
9/11/2024.
