“Once the quality of such crops starts diminishing, their market value will start declining, leading to shortages for farmers,” said the AFAN chair.
Governor Nasir Idris has donated N150 million to victims of the recent clashes between herdsmen and farmers in Arewa LGA.
The governor said, “Agriculture remains central to our economic transformation agenda.”
Johnson Bello, a resident of Keffi, condemned the use of chemicals, saying that such practices endanger consumers’ health.
Nigeria is advancing toward food sovereignty through a combination of innovative policies, international partnerships, and support for local production.
The federal government has hailed the Kaduna governor for his focus on and success in agricultural development.
The coalition made the call on the sidelines of a rally organised to raise awareness about the disadvantages of industrial farming.
Mr Iliya said that poor handling practices continued to undermine farmers’ hard-earned gains, resulting in significant annual losses.
The minister stressed the need to prioritise climate-smart agriculture, which he said would sustainably increase yields.
The government stated that the gesture would enable farmers to engage in all-year-round farming, particularly during the dry season.
