FG moves to boost agricultural output with JICA partnership<\/p>\n
In a bid to enhance food security and rural prosperity, the Federal Government is engaging with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to support 500,000 farmers ahead of the 2025 wet season. This initiative, backed by JICA’s \u00a512 billion Food Security Emergency Support funding, aims to boost agricultural output through efficient input delivery, post-harvest handling, and market access.<\/p>\n
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, pictured in Abuja with the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, and the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture, Ayo Sotinrin discussed on strategic support from JICA ahead of the 2025 wet season, with provisions for up to 500,000 farmers.<\/p>\n
The initiative aims to boost agricultural output through timely input delivery, efficient post-harvest handling, and improved market access\u2014ensuring both food security and rural prosperity. This engagement forms part of ongoing implementation efforts related to JICA\u2019s Food Security Emergency Support funding\u2014valued at \u00a512 billion\u2014which is targeted at strengthening sustainable food systems and enhancing resilience in the face of global supply shocks.<\/p>\n
This partnership marks a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural sector and enhancing food security. By empowering 500,000 farmers and improving agricultural practices, the initiative is poised to increase crop yields, enhance rural livelihoods, and contribute to the country’s economic growth.<\/p>\n
(FMF PRESS)<\/p>\n
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FG moves to boost agricultural output with JICA partnership In a bid to enhance food security and rural prosperity, the Federal Government is engaging with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to support 500,000 farmers ahead of the 2025 wet season. This initiative, backed by JICA’s \u00a512 billion Food Security Emergency Support funding, aims to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":145869,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[243,3,2,18],"tags":[244,100,1166,1167],"class_list":{"0":"post-145868","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-agriculture","8":"category-business","9":"category-featured","10":"category-news","11":"tag-agriculture","12":"tag-fg","13":"tag-jica","14":"tag-partnership"},"yoast_head":"\n