The January figures mark one of the steepest declines in recent years, particularly in food inflation.
Farmers in Gusau disclosed that bandits were now imposing levies on rural communities, which had disrupted farmers’ ability to harvest their crops.
The association nullified all claims made by the Kabir Ibrahim-led faction.
The minister said mechanisation farming was crucial for agriculture as it would support food production in the country.
He said insecurity prevented farmers from going to the farm, adding that farmers needed a sense of security alongside other requirements to boost farming.
Officials said the exercise was being conducted simultaneously in all 27 local government areas of state.
Mr Ibrahim disclosed on Sunday that the state government would be expected to provide N1 billion counterpart funding before the bank releases the N30 billion.
