Posts Tagged: #KatsinaAgriculture
FG, OCP Africa, others to pilot 50 hectares all-season farming in Katsina
In a landmark move to revitalise underutilised irrigation infrastructure, the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Katsina State Government, OCP Africa, Sokoto Rima River Basin Authority, and
Katsina gov seeks stronger partnership with NADF to revolutionise agriculture
In a renewed push for food security and agribusiness development, Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State has called for enhanced collaboration between the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and the Katsina State Government to
Katsina expands dam project to boost irrigation, agriculture
The Katsina State Government has announced the upcoming launch of the second phase of the Danja Dam project, a significant step toward enhancing the state’s irrigation capacity and boosting agricultural productivity. This initiative aims to
Why sesame production is booming in Katsina
Sesame production in Katsina State is experiencing rapid growth as local farmers increasingly invest in the crop due to its high demand in international markets. According to Harisu Abdullahi, a sesame farmer in Kurfi Local
How maize price pushed more Katsina farmers into massive cultivation
Despite insecurity preventing many farmers from accessing their farms, maize production in Katsina State reached a ten-year high in 2024. Farmers were driven by high maize prices, which peaked at N97,000 per 100kg, and the
