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Olugbemi. Adeyinka Ogunleye
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FG’s agricultural interventions to tackle rising food prices – Minister
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) on Thursday stated that the Federal Government’s agricultural interventions would address the rising prices of food in the country. Sen. Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of Agriculture, made this known during an on-the-spot assessment of the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket Programme in Kwadom community, Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State. Kyari emphasised that President Bola Tinubu’s administration was committed to revitalising the agricultural sector to boost food production, create jobs, and address the escalating food prices in the country.
Represented by Mr Adewoye Adeyemi, his Senior Special Adviser on Food Security, Kyari explained that the government was supporting farmers by subsidising inputs to help ease the impact of the high costs of farming materials. He also highlighted that initiatives aimed at boosting productivity through innovative technologies and mechanised farming were underway. “We are doing a lot to change the narrative in the agriculture sector because Mr President is concerned about food security.
“We are providing massive support to farmers for both wet and dry season farming to ensure year-round agricultural activities that will increase productivity,” Kyari stated.
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