Amidst effort to boost food production , Niger state government in partnership with a diversified agriculture value chain group, Origin Group has taken delivery of 2000 agricultural equipment
The firm, 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.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger State Bologi Ibrahim in a press statement highlighted the equipment received to include 500 large capacity tractors,500 Harvesters of varying capacities and1000 different agricultural and Irrigation equipment and farm implements
He explained that the program aimed at supporting the cultivation of 50,000
fully irrigated food production hubs in Niger State will help scale up the desire to deepen food production, wealth creation, and employment opportunities for the teeming population of the State.
The statement mentioned that if fully achieved, the implemented will eradicate drudgery including 50% post-harvest and revenue losses by farmers
It said the Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago led administration remains committed to the Agricultural revolution of the State and his desire to make Niger State an Agricultural hub of Nigeria.
