RIFAN has urged the federal government to channel agricultural interventions through farmers’ associations to ensure they reach genuine farmers and boost local rice production.
A 50 kg bag of local rice currently sells between N65,000 and N80,000, depending on the species.
He added that local farmers need to create free passageways for water in their farms to prevent flooding.
He urged the government to ensure that farmers receive the provided inputs or machinery directly, instead of through “political farmers.”
Mr Hunsa urged rice farmers to be consistent in cultivation to increase production and meet growing demands.
The federal government temporarily waived import duties and value-added tax on rice and other essential food items to help curb food inflation.
On March 6, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and his Niger counterpart, Umar Bago, signed an agreement to produce and process food for Lagos.
