Government Commits to Year-Round Farming for Food Security

Nasarawa State Government has reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring all-year-round farming, aligning with the Federal Government’s food security policy. Deputy Governor Dr. Emmanuel Akabe made this declaration during an inspection of the rice harvest at the state government’s rice farm in Jangwa, Awe Local Government Area.

The state government’s rice farm in Jangwa has shown promising results, with a ten-hectare farm land yielding high-quality rice. Dr. Akabe expressed satisfaction with the harvest and announced plans to expand cultivation to four hectares, addressing anomalies from the initial exercise to enhance future farming phases.

Key Initiatives

Dry Season Farming: Immediate commencement after harvesting the initial two hectares
Expanded Cultivation: Four hectares to be cultivated in the next phase
Collaboration with Olam Farms: Partnership to boost rice production and agro economy
Enhanced Technical Support: Olam Farms to provide expertise to revolutionize the agricultural sector

Dr. Akabe directed farm officials and the Ministry of Agriculture to intensify efforts to meet targets, while General Manager of Olam Farms, Brijesh Nandal, praised the state government’s efforts and pledged to support the state’s agro economy. This partnership aims to make Nasarawa State a model for agricultural success.

Olam Farms has been at the forefront of rice production in Nigeria, with significant investments in boosting agricultural output and growth. The company has received recognition from the Federal Government for its contributions. The partnership between Nasarawa State Government and Olam Farms is expected to yield impressive results, making the state an envy of others in the agricultural sector.