In a bid to succeed in his Feed the country schedule via mechanize Agriculture, Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has flagged-off the Niger Meals corn harvest
Farmer Governor Umaru Bago who was once at one of the crucial corn farms of Niger Meals alongside Bida, flagged-off the harvest the usage of a blended harvester.
The farmer Governor, who was once full of pleasure, mentioned there are greater than 100,000 Hectares of corn fields of Niger Meals unfold around the State and that 100 blended harvesters had been deployed around the farms.
He mentioned the usage of the blended harvesters would scale back losses between 80 and 90 p.c even because the State is anticipating about 1,000,000 metric tonnes of corn this 12 months apart Rice, Soya bean, Sesame, Guinea corn and Millet.
The farmer Governor referred to as at the State Activity Drive for Value keep an eye on to right away get a hold of measures that will curtail the actions of aggregators that caught pile meals pieces of their warehouses which he mentioned steadily result in hike in costs of meals pieces.
In the meantime, farmer Governor Umaru Bago visited the Emi Guye group across the farm, the place he interacted with the folk.
He directed that some elementary facilities akin to water and solar power be supplied to the group and different adjourning communities.
The village Head of Emi Guye, Alh. Usman Mohammed, who spoke on behalf of the folk, preferred the farmer Governor and recommended him for his construction strides within the state.
Bologi Ibrahim
Leader Press Secretary
to the Governor of Niger State
9/11/2024.
