The Federal Government has earmarked 40,000 hectares for the 2025/2026 dry-season wheat production and registered 80,000 farmers, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari said on Saturday during the programme’s flag-off in Jere, Borno State.
Kyari said 3,000 hectares were allocated to Borno, covering 6,000 farmers. He noted that previous dry-season programmes recorded strong results, saying,
“Under the 2023/2024 programme, 107,429 farmers received subsidised inputs, resulting in an output valued at ₦474 billion.”
He added that 279,297 farmers benefited in the 2024/2025 season, with output valued at ₦893 billion.
“For this 2025/2026 season, the target is 80,000 registered farmers with an expected output of approximately ₦160 billion,” Kyari said.
He explained that agricultural extension agents would support farmers with modern practices, while quality-control officers would ensure seeds and fertilisers meet required standards.
“Input quality and transparent delivery systems are central to achieving higher yields,” he said.
Kyari said the wheat programme covers 16 states, including Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Cross River, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Niger, Plateau, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara. He added that the expansion to Cross River marked the first inclusion of a southern state.
He said NAGSAP aims to include women and young people. “The programme is designed to leave no one behind,” he said.
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum commended the Federal Government’s support.
“Mr President’s commitment to food security has strengthened irrigation development nationwide,” he said.
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