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FG trains Northern farmers on Soil Health Card Scheme in Kano

By Aminu Garko

The federal government on Tuesday held a sensitisation and validation workshop on the introduction of Soil Health Card to the Nigerian agricultural system for northern stakeholders.

The two-day workshop, held at Bizarre Hotel, Kano, was organised by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ).

State Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Abdullahi, who declared the workshop open, stated that the objective of the event was to train farmers on how to sustain land for maximum food production.

“The Soil Health Card project is aimed at enhancing food production, with a view to achieving maximum food security,” Abdullahi, who was represented by the Director, Agricultural Land and Climate Change Management Services, Oshadiya Olanipekin, said, assuring the federal government’s commitment to the training of farmers.

He explained that during the technical session of the meeting, farmers would be trained on “modern ways of enhancing soil fertility status before planting, with a view to enhancing the value chain production.”

The National Coordinator of Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape ACReSAL, Abdulhamid Umar, represented by the Kano Coordinator, Dr. Dahiru Hashim, said the training of northern farmers on the implementation of the Nigeria Farmers’ Soil Health Card Scheme (NFSHCS) was timely.

He said: “We gather at a time when our nation’s agricultural sector faces significant challenges, from soil degradation to climate change.

“Yet, this workshop represents hope and progress. The development of the Nigeria Farmers’ Soil Health Card stands as a testament to our commitment to sustainable agriculture, climate-smart practices, and improved food security.

“The proposed action plan, focusing on balanced fertilizer application and enhanced soil fertility, aligns perfectly with our broader objectives of enhancing climate resilience and boosting agricultural productivity.

“This sensitisation will play a vital role in addressing issues of land degradation and climate change, with a view to achieving maximum food security.”

The national project coordinator urged the participants to make adequate utilisation of the training geared towards enhancing yield production in the country.

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