She stated that insurance penetration in other countries, including South Africa and Kenya, was far higher than in Nigeria.
Mr Ogunbiyi described SAPZ as a strategic agribusiness model designed to support Nigeria’s economic diversification agenda through agriculture.
They made the call in separate interviews during a media training session on ‘Biosafety and Agroecology’, organised for journalists in Abuja on Tuesday.
The Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency has urged farmers to plant drought-resistant and early-maturing variety seeds to avoid losses at harvest.
Mr Shuaibu commended the leadership of the forum for the initiative.
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria says food prices may decline by the next harvest season if governments improve security and reduce production costs.
Mr Abimbola encouraged farmers who experienced losses not to be discouraged.
He said digital soil health cards would be distributed to farmers across the 774 local government areas using mobile technology.
Mr Uja expressed optimism that the mini-ranching model introduced under the project would help reduce clashes over grazing routes and the destruction of farmlands.
He said the gesture was in appreciation of the governor’s support and commitment to agricultural development in the state.
