By Rotimi Famakin
The federal government has empowered farmers from seven zones in Oyo State with agricultural inputs to boost food production.
Farm inputs, including seedlings, crop processing machines, herbicides, pesticides, manual sprayers, vegetable and cash crop seedlings, were displayed at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security field office, Moor Plantation, Apata, Ibadan, for onward distribution to the beneficiaries in their respective zones.
Addressing the farmers, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari represented by the Director of Extension, Mr Olawumi Ayodele said the distribution of the items was part of the federal government’s efforts to enhance agricultural productivity of farmers in Oyo State, thereby ensuring food sufficiency.
Senator Kyari enjoined the beneficiaries from Ibadan, Oke-Ogun zone one and two, Ogbomoso, Oyo, and Ibarapa zones to make judicious use of the inputs.
Oyo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye represented by Director Planning, Research and Statistics, Mrs Adeniran Adediran, said the gesture had shown the commitment of both the state and federal governments to agriculture.
Speaking on behalf of the farmers, Chairman, Southwest Zone and Oyo State All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Mr Abas Adekunle said the farm inputs would be utilized for agricultural practices in each zone of Oyo State.
Edited by Olaolu Fawole
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