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Zamfara Governor Flags Off N-CARES Programme with Fadama III Scheme

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Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal on Wednesday flagged off the Nigeria Coronavirus (COVID-19) Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (N-CARES) programme with the distribution of farm inputs and agricultural assets, under the auspices of the Fadama III scheme. The ceremony was held at the Zamfara State Ministry of Agriculture, targeting beneficiaries from 14 local government areas. The programme aims to empower 100,000 farmers with necessary equipment and seeds over the next four years, with a focus on increasing food security and ensuring the safe functioning of food supply chains for vulnerable households.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Fadama III programme aims to empower 100,000 farmers with necessary equipment and seeds over the next four years.
  • The programme will provide over 700 power tillers and seeds for rice and maize to 19,000 farmers.
  • The Zamfara State government will allocate 33,000 bags of fertilizer, comprising 22,000 bags of NPK and 11,000 bags of Urea, for the upcoming dry season.
  • 735 groups of ten farmers each will be empowered with power tillers, and 2,550 individuals will receive small ruminant animals.
  • The programme has three critical result areas: increasing food security, ensuring the safe functioning of food supply chains, and addressing specific challenges and harnessing opportunities on the path towards a robust post-pandemic recovery.
  • The Zamfara State government is committed to providing social interventions for less privileged and vulnerable individuals in the state.

Statistics:

  • 100,000 farmers will be empowered with necessary equipment and seeds over the next four years.
  • 19,000 farmers will receive over 700 power tillers and seeds for rice and maize.
  • 33,000 bags of fertilizer will be allocated for the upcoming dry season.
  • 735 groups of ten farmers each will receive power tillers.
  • 2,550 individuals will receive small ruminant animals.

Sources:

  • "Zamfara Governor Signs N426 Billion 2024 Budget of Rescue Into Law" (Premium Times, 2024).
  • Zamfara State Government website ([https://zamfara.gov.ng/](https://zamfara.gov.ng/)).

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