Gov matawalle inaugurates fertilizer sale to farmers

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Zamfara State Governor Inaugurates Fertilizer Sale to Farmers

Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has inaugurated the sale of fertilizer to farmers in the state, aimed at boosting agricultural production and improving the livelihoods of rural communities.

The governor, who was represented by the State Commissioner for Agriculture, Alhaji Muhammadu Daura, said the initiative was part of the state government's efforts to revitalize the agricultural sector and increase food production in the state.

The fertilizer, which is being sold at a subsidized rate, is expected to benefit over 10,000 farmers in the state, who will receive the commodity at a discounted price of N5,000 per bag, compared to the market rate of N15,000.

Matawalle said the sale of fertilizer was a critical step towards achieving the state's agricultural development goals, adding that the government was committed to providing necessary support to farmers to enable them to produce more food and improve their income.

"We are committed to improving the lives of our farmers and rural communities, and this initiative is a testament to our commitment," the governor said.

The commissioner for agriculture, Alhaji Muhammadu Daura, said the fertilizer was being distributed to farmers through a network of agricultural extension agents and input dealers across the state.

He urged farmers to take advantage of the opportunity to purchase the fertilizer at the subsidized rate, adding that the government was also providing training and capacity building for farmers to improve their skills and productivity.

The inauguration of the fertilizer sale was attended by top government officials, farmers, and other stakeholders in the agricultural sector.

Background

Zamfara State has been facing challenges in the agricultural sector, including low productivity and poor access to inputs such as fertilizer and seeds. The state government has been implementing various initiatives to revitalize the sector, including the provision of credit facilities to farmers and the establishment of agricultural extension services.

The sale of fertilizer to farmers is expected to improve the availability of the commodity in the state, reduce the cost of production for farmers, and increase food production and availability in the state.