The Federal Government has declared that it will begin dry season wheat cultivation on more than 70,000 hectares of land from November, with an anticipated yield of over 875 000 metric tonnes, which it will store in the country’s food reserves.
Mr. Kyari, the minister of agriculture and food security, made the announcement at an Abuja briefing on the future of agriculture in the country.
He outlined the immediate priority measures that would be implemented until the end of the year 2023.
“Dry season wheat production commences from November 2023,” Mr Kyari said.
The dry season wheat cultivation will be part of NAGS and AFB-funded projects.
This program aims to grow wheat on more than 70,000 hectares across the country’s wheat production zone, with an estimated yield of over 875,000 tonnes, which will be used to replenish the country’s food reserves.
The blending of suitable fertilisers to help with this year’s dry season farming and preparing for next year’s farming season.
Train-the-train for extension agents working on dry season farming, in partnership with wheat-producing states and other partners like flour mills.
