Cultivate Maize To Address Grain Shortage, Poultry Farmers Urged

“Commissioner Bolu Owotomo of Ogun State has advised poultry farmers to diversify into maize cultivation to address grain shortages. He assured government support for poultry farming and emphasized exploring other agricultural areas for increased productivity. PANOG Chairman, Alhaji Yinka Lawal, praised the government’s maize subsidy and called for continued collaboration. Commissioner Owotomo also highlighted the economic potential of the rubber sub-sector, aiming to boost production through reorganizing the Ilushin Rubber Estate.  Source: Daily Trust

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Commissioner Bolu Owotomo of Ogun State is advocating for poultry farmers to diversify into maize cultivation to address grain shortages within the sector. This recommendation was underscored during a meeting with the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PANOG), where he stressed the importance of finding internal solutions to industry challenges. The commissioner assured stakeholders of government support for poultry farming and encouraged the exploration of other agricultural areas to enhance overall productivity.
Alhaji Yinka Lawal, PANOG Chairman, commended the government’s subsidy on maize and called for continued collaboration to fully harness agricultural potential.
In addition to promoting maize cultivation, Commissioner Owotomo highlighted the significant economic benefits of maximizing the rubber sub-sector. During meetings with Divine Vision Cash Crop Farmers Limited and the National Rubber Producers Processors and Marketing Association, he emphasized the role of rubber in economic growth. The reorganization of Ilushin Rubber Estate in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area aims to lead the state’s efforts in rubber production, contributing to employment creation and economic diversification.”