He added that 150,000 bags of the commodity would be sold and distributed to farmers in the 2024 farming season in the state.
“El Niño, which has now been announced by the World Meteorological Organisation, together with global warming, is already driving record temperatures.”
Kenya is to hasten the transformation of millet value chains as part of ongoing efforts to boost food and nutrition security in the drylands.
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) says a funding crisis has left no fewer than 5.4 million people stranded without aid in West Africa.
“Some of our policies may be tough and painful, but those that may be affected should take it as a contribution to mother and fatherland.”
“Together, we can turn the tide on pollution for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life.”
Mrs Anifowose said women farmers are not getting enough government support to encourage female practising agriculture in the state.
The federal government had alerted the public on the outbreak of anthrax disease in some neighbouring countries in the West African sub- region.
The federal government is committed to implementing the food system transformation pathway to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
The federal government has officially registered and released 10 high-yield crop varieties to farmers to boost food sufficiency and enhance farming activities.
