Kaduna State distributes improved maize seeds to farmers

The Kaduna State Government has distributed 5000 kilogrammes of improved “Value Seeds” maize to farmers for free to boost agricultural production in the state.

Alhaji Ahmed Abubakar, Zonal Manager, Kaduna Agricultural Development Agency (KADA), Maigana Zone, disclosed this at Sabongari Extension Zonal office, Zaria.

Abubakar urged farmers to make judicious use of the seeds.

”This seed was given to the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasiru Ahmed el-Rufa’i by the Value Seed Company as part of its contribution to boost agricultural productivity in the state.

“The gesture to the governor, which by extension, comes down to the farmers, is also meant to show concern for the re-election of Gov. el-Rufa’i and his inauguration for second term in office.

“Maigana Zone has received 1,700 kilogrammes that will cover 85 hectares of farmland which, at the end of the farming season, we envisage about 3,400 bags of maize.

“Each of the Local Government under Maigana Zone will cover nine hectares plus two demonstration farms at the zonal headquarters.

“The KADA is currently running two programmes which include GIZ for Good Agronomic Practices and Maize Production as well as a programme called OPC for Soil test,’’ he said.

Abubakar added that only farmers, who received training by extension agents of KADA under these programmes, were the main beneficiaries of the seeds. (NAN)