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From Okwe Obi, Abuja
The Federal Government has assured farmers that it would intensify support for local fertilizer production and recruit more extension workers to boost food production.
The government also announced plans to institutionalize the Dry Season Agricultural Performance Survey as a complement to the wet season Agricultural Performance Survey (APS) and to ensure that national agricultural planning becomes a year-round, data-driven exercise.
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar kyari, gave the assurance during the presentation of the executive summary of the 2025 (APS), yesterday in Abuja.
In addition, he said the government would modernise mechanization services, promote inclusion of youth and women through affordable, labour-saving technologies, and invest in post-harvest handling, storage, and processing facilities to minimize losses and boost value addition.
He said: “We will also intensify support for local fertilizer production, enhance climate-smart agricultural initiatives, and strengthen extension systems by recruiting and equipping more agents.
“We shall institutionalize the Dry Season Agricultural Performance Survey as a complement to the wet season APS, ensuring that national agricultural planning becomes a year-round, data-driven exercise.”
According to him, the Ministry will also deepen collaboration with the private sector, research institutions, and subnational governments to sustain the positive trajectory of agricultural performance reflected in this report.
“The APS remains a national public good. Its continuity and integrity depend on the collective effort of all stakeholders, Federal and State governments, research bodies, farmers’ associations, and our development partners.
“Let us continue to strengthen this vital knowledge system that guides Nigeria’s journey toward sustainable food and nutrition security,” he added.
