FG Starts Distribution Of Farm Inputs, Seedlings In Nasarawa [Video]

The Value Chain Development Programme in Nasarawa State has distributed farm inputs and nutrition based seedlings to Two Hundred and Eighty-Two Farmers in the State.

The Programme is a collaborative effort of the State Government, Federal Government and the International Fund For Agricultural Development (IFAD).

Enhancing Production, Processing and Marketing of Rice and Cassava is the core mandate of the Value Chain Development Programme.

The programme commenced in Nasarawa State in 2020 and has assisted farmers in getting quality yields and profits through interventions and mentoring.

This gathering is one of such efforts of the Value Chain Development Programme in ensuring agricultural development and food security in the country.

The VCDP is flagging-off the distribution of  Agric Equipment and nutrition based seedlings to 282 farmers in five Local Governments of the State.

The equipment distributed includes, 356 bags of fertilizers, 564 selective and non-selective herbicides, 8 power tiller, 60 knapsack …