By Awyetu Asabe Hope
The Bauchi Staey Government has launched its 2026 dry season farming programme, commencing the sale of fertilisers and other inputs to irrigation farmers.
Governor Bala Mohammed flagged off the initiative at Sarma village in Akuyam District, Misau Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to irrigation, mechanised farming and year-round food production.
He said agricultural investment in the state has expanded significantly, with large-scale farmers cultivating thousands of hectares using modern technology.
The Commissioner for Agriculture, Iliyasu Aliyu Gital, assured farmers of timely distribution of fertilisers and full implementation of approved interventions.
In a related development, the state distributed 40 tractors, heavy-duty equipment and motorcycles under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes programme, supported by the World Bank.
The governor said the initiative would accelerate mechanised farming, address climate-related challenges and promote land restoration.
The state’s ACReSAL Project Coordinator, Ibrahim Kabir, said the equipment would strengthen productivity and environmentally sustainable practices.
Under a partnership between ACReSAL and the Al’Muhibbah Foundation, 600 women were trained in home gardening and given starter packs, including seeds, fertiliser, pesticides and N50,000 grants to support small-scale farming and improve household nutrition.