The Kwara state administration has reaffirmed its endeavor to heighten investments in agriculture and agribusiness in order to curb hunger issues and enhance the state economy. Emphasis has also been laid on creating an enabling environment to foster partnerships with the private sector, which will, in turn, extend support for farmers. This was disclosed in a statement by the state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, at the Farm Kwara Harvest and Cash-out 2022, in Ijara-Isin, Isin local government area. The event was an agricultural scheme designed by the state government to fight hunger and reduce poverty through support for smallholder farmers.
This scheme, which was earlier initiated in Adanla (Ifelodun LG) in 2021 and later extended to Ahun, Oke-Iya Ipo and Isin communities, has benefited at least 120 crops and fish farming since its inception, apart from creating jobs for hundreds of people who were engaged on the farms. AbdulRazaq, represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Abdullateef Gidado Alakawa, noted that the sector is witnessing significant progress lately. He asserts that it is becoming glaring that agribusiness is the suitable way to ensure a sustainable and secure environment.
70 farmers had earlier received the support of the administration.
AbdulRazaq commends the support of Olusin of Ijara-Isin, Oba Julius Ademola, and Elerin of Adanla Irase, Oba David, as well as the communities contributing to the accomplishment of the project. He also appreciates the affected banks for their sincere commitment to the project. According to Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Non-governmental and Chairperson for Farm Kwara Programme Committee, Mrs Toyosi Ayobola Thomas, the state government is striving vigorously to increase the beneficiaries of the farm project from the 120 provided in the previous year to 400 ahead of the next farming season.
In collaboration with financial institutions, the government provided zero-interest loans for 50 startup farmers to plant 25 hectares of Maize and beans in Ifelodun LG, 12 hectares of Cassava at Irepodun LG and 7.5 hectares of Cassava Isin LG. This is in addition to the 70 farmers that receive the support of the administration in technical areas and extension services such as harvesting, processing, packaging, logistics and market linkage support. She noted that the projection notion was birthed from the governor’s call to develop a sustainable agricultural model.
Committee is partnering with FRIN to train 120 farmers.
She also mentioned the Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Dr. Jemilat Bio, the Technical Assistant on Agriculture (now GM KWASSIP), AbdulQuowiyu Olododo, the General Manager of the State Geographic Information System, Abdulmutollib Shittu, and a few technocrats from the Ministries of Agriculture and Finance as members of the Committee that designed the project. Toyosi said that the FCMB and Brightway Microfinance Bank has collaborated to offer funding for 45 fish farmers in Ijara-Isin.
Moreover, the Farm Project has provided a lot of beneficial advantages to the community, which has generated more jobs, improved their standard of living, and provided knowledge on agriculture and best productivity enhancement best practices. Toyosi also highlighted that the committee is partnering with the Forest Research Institute of Nigeria to train 120 farmers on farm development and agroforestry enterprises. Toyosi, who expressed gratitude to the state governor for initiating the project, commended Brightway Microfinance bank and FCMB for their partnerships by making funds available for the farmers in all stages of the farming activities. It is said that the concept was modelled after the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) project.
The significant contributions of the project.
In his remark, SSA Job Creation and Deputy Chairman for Farm Kwara, Barrister Aliyu Alhassan, it was remarkable that each of the women and youths who participated in the Farm Kwara Project has sold their produce and are now counting their profits, adding that the job-creating initiative will be extended to other local governments. Jejelola Motunrayo, a beneficiary from Adanla who cultivated cassava, said the program enabled her to master modern farming techniques, including value addition through training. The high community figure applauded AbdulRazaq for running impactful leadership to achieve inclusive growth and reposition the state, affirming that a progressive Governor like AbdulRazaq deserves another mandate to consolidate his records of achievements.
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Kwara to heighten support for Agribusiness – At least 120 crop and fish farmers have benefited from the farm project. – Express your point of view.
With the Advent of uncertainty around the globe the best is going back to agriculture and agribusiness and kudos to kwara government bydeciding to fully go back into it in order to alleviate the poor situation of the citizenry and alsohelo boost the economy of the state.
Kwara should be ready to provide enabling environment for Agricultural sector. The state government should ensure they provide the necessary funds and the lands available for farming.
The government of Kwara state has restated its commitment to boosting investments in agriculture and agribusiness in order to reduce instances of hunger and improve the state’s economy.
A lot of focus has also been put on making an environment that is good for building partnerships with the business sector, which will lead to more help for farmers in the long run.
It was an agricultural program developed by the state government with the intention of combating hunger and reducing poverty by providing assistance to smallholder farmers.
For the upcoming farming season, the state administration is exerting every effort to double the number of people who will benefit from the farm initiative, from 120 to 400.
Incredibly, all of the young women and men who took part in the Farm Kwara Project have already sold their harvest and are counting their income. What’s more, the program to create jobs will be expanded to other local governments.
The prominent member of the community praised AbdulRazaq’s efforts as governor to lead the state to inclusive growth and a new position in the national political landscape, reiterating the belief that a progressive leader like AbdulRazaq deserves a second term in office to build on his record of success.
Kwara should be ready to provide an environment that is good for agriculture, and the government of the state should make it a top priority to make sure that there is enough money and land for farming.
Kwara state is recommitting to investing in agriculture and agribusiness to eliminate hunger and strengthen the economy.
The state government instituted this agricultural initiative to help fight hunger and alleviate poverty by supporting local, small-scale farmers.
The state government instituted this agricultural initiative to help reduce poverty and hunger by supporting local, family-run farms.
We should all go back to agriculture it will benefit us a lot it a nice step by Kwara state government farmers are benefiting from it they should provide the necessary things needed to reduce the suffering and hunger of the people.
The state government of Kwara should put a high focus on ensuring that there is adequate money and land for farming, and Kwara should be prepared to offer an atmosphere that is suitable for agricultural.
Kwara to heighten support for Agribusiness. This is a very good support from Kwara state governor. It will improve the economy of the and also create more opportunities for the youth
The government of Kwara state has restated its commitment to boosting investments in agriculture and agribusiness in order to reduce instances of hunger and improve the state’s economy.
Every governor of each state that has not invested in agriculture should so following the example of Kwara state government. That is a good move to reduce poverty and hunger. 50 farmers receiving loans with zero is okay but the number of farmers can be more than this.
The government of Kwara state still need to do more than this 120 farmers is still a small figure.It is impressive that you are stamping out poverty and hunger from the land.
The importance of fostering collaborations with the private sector, which will in turn increase support for farmers, has also been emphasized.
A lot of attention has also been paid to creating an environment that is conducive to forming alliances with the business sector, which will eventually result in additional assistance for farmers.