The Niger State Government in partnership with the Origin Group has taken delivery of equipment to scale up agricultural production and food security.
Origin Group, using its proprietary themed support system called Total Agricultural Support Program (TASP) in partnership with Campo Company of Brazil is engaging in a specialized agro-support program with the Niger State Government.
A statement from the Chief Press Secretary to the Niger State Governor, Bologi Ibrahim, said the equipment received included 500 large-capacity tractors, 500 Harvesters of varying capacities and 1000 different agricultural and Irrigation equipment and farm implements.
The programme is aimed at supporting 50,000 hectares of fully irrigated food production hubs in Niger State which will help the State to scale up its desire to deepen food production, wealth creation, and employment opportunities for the teeming population of the State.
The landmark initiative when fully implemented will eradicate drudgery including 50% post-harvest and revenue losses by farmers.
The statement said that Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago-led administration is committed to the agricultural revolution of the State, adding that he desired to make Niger State an agricultural hub of the country.
