Nigerian Government agricultural policies to assist farmers.
The Nigerian government has implemented various agricultural policies to assist farmers in the country. Here are some of the major policies:
Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA): The ATA was launched in 2011 to transform the agricultural sector by increasing productivity, profitability, and competitiveness. It includes programs to improve access to credit, promote mechanization, provide extension services, and improve marketing.
Anchor Borrowers Program: This program was launched by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 2015 to provide credit facilities to smallholder farmers. The program targets rice and wheat production and provides inputs such as seedlings, fertilizers, and pesticides.
Growth Enhancement Support Scheme (GESS): GESS was launched in 2012 to provide subsidized inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and agrochemicals to smallholder farmers. The program also includes extension services to improve farmers' knowledge and skills.
Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises (LIFE): The LIFE program is aimed at promoting rural enterprise development, poverty reduction, and job creation in the agriculture sector. It provides support for small-scale businesses such as crop farming, animal husbandry, and agro-processing.
Agriculture Promotion Policy (APP): The APP was launched in 2016 to promote sustainable agriculture and improve food security in the country. It includes programs to improve infrastructure, promote research and development, and provide access to credit and insurance for farmers.
National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP): The NLTP is aimed at transforming the livestock sector by promoting modernization, improving animal husbandry practices, and reducing conflict between farmers and herders.
These policies have been implemented to provide support and assistance to farmers in Nigeria. They provide access to credit, inputs, extension services, and promote modernization and sustainability in the sector. By implementing these policies, the government aims to improve food security, increase productivity, and reduce poverty in the country.
Farmers should as a matter of urgency contact their local government regulations agancy in the states. Here, they will give you details of every opportunity available as regards seedlings, loans, extension services and others.
