Jigawa Government Approves N7 Billion for Dry Season Rice Cultivation Programme

The Jigawa government has taken a significant step towards improving agricultural productivity and food security by approving N7 billion for the payment of Agro-Inputs Dealer/Service Providers during the 2025 dry season rice cultivation programme. This fund is expected to fast-track the implementation of the 2025 Dry Season Rice Input Voucher System, a move that will deepen the government's commitment to agricultural transformation, empower rural farmers, and ensure a bumper harvest. As part of the initiative, the state government has also approved N365.7 million for the construction of 4,600 tube-wells in key farming communities across the state to enhance water access for dry season rice farming.

Key Takeaways:

• The Jigawa government has approved N7 billion for the payment of Agro-Inputs Dealer/Service Providers during the 2025 dry season rice cultivation programme.
• The approved fund will fast-track the implementation of the 2025 Dry Season Rice Input Voucher System, deepening the government's commitment to agricultural transformation.
• The state government has approved a total sum of N10,330,522,777.00 for agro-farmers who benefited from the dry season rice programme in the last season.
• The government is intensifying dry season rice farming initiative through timely provision and full payment of critical agricultural inputs to thousands of farmers in the state.
• The interventions will include provisions of high-quality seeds, fertilisers, and chemicals to enhance agricultural productivity.
• The state government has approved N365.7 million for the construction of 4,600 tube-wells in key farming communities across the state to enhance water access for dry season rice farming.
• The initiative aims to empower smallholder farmers, increase agricultural productivity, and pave the way for a bumper harvest.

Statistics:

• N7 billion: Approved fund for the payment of Agro-Inputs Dealer/Service Providers during the 2025 dry season rice cultivation programme.
• N10,330,522,777.00: Total sum approved for agro-farmers who benefited from the dry season rice programme in the last season.
• N365.7 million: Approved fund for the construction of 4,600 tube-wells in key farming communities across the state.
• 4,600: Number of tube-wells to be constructed in key farming communities across the state to enhance water access for dry season rice farming.
• 2025: Year for the implementation of the dry season rice input voucher system.
• N3,268,336,287.00: Sum redeemed by the agro-farmers in the last season.

Sources:

• (NAN)