According to Mr Kyari, the initiative is aimed at increasing agricultural production.
Agriculture minister Abbubakar Kyari says the federal government has prioritised agriculture as the backbone of Nigeria’s economy.
Mr Rabiu-Mudi added that the new digital ID card would authenticate farmers’ membership.
He said an average Nigerian farmer cultivates less than one and a half hectares of land using traditional farming tools.
Governor Babagana Zulum has distributed food and cash assistance to 53,000 families affected by pest invasion in Dikwa LGA.
The police in Borno have launched an investigation into a farmers-herders clash that occurred on Saturday in Modukoruri village, Gubio LGA.
“However, this latest action, aimed directly at lowering the cost of food, sends a clear signal that the welfare of ordinary Nigerians remains a top priority,” said the group.
The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency has assured Nigerians of the health safety of genetically modified organisms.
The World Bank has ranked Nigeria’s ACReSAL project among its most successful and a model for Africa.
According to him, the NPS has received donations of 11 Land Cruisers to enable its new parks to take off operations in wildlife conservation.
