The Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has launched the Dry Season Agricultural Empowerment Program, This initiative includes the provision of 100,000 bags of fertilizers, 500 power tillers, 2,000 knapsack sprayers, 10,000 water pumps, 100 residue crushers, and 50 fodder choppers.
On Sunday, during the unveiling of the Dry Season Agricultural Empowerment Programme at Murtala Square, Sani emphasized that the initiative is designed to promote year-round farming.
He said, ‘’Today, we are launching the Dry Season Agricultural Empowerment Programme, a game-changing initiative designed to ensure that our farmers can produce food all year round.
“Kaduna State has also procured 500 power tillers to assist smallholder farmers in land preparation, 2,000 knapsack sprayers for effective pest and disease control, and 10,000 water pumps, most of which are solar-powered to support irrigation and ensure uninterrupted farming during the dry season.’’
