Clusters Farming Revolutionizes Accessibility to Tractors
Senator Abubakar Kyari, the eminent figure steering the helm at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), has heralded a paradigm shift in agricultural strategy.
In an impassioned address, he champions the idea of structured clusters farming and cooperative alliances as the cornerstones for revolutionizing tractor accessibility in the agricultural sector and fortifying national food security.
The Minister’s resounding message, delivered via a potent press statement, resonates with the urgency of augmenting tractors’ availability to farmers.
In his tangible vision, the development of accessible tractors will be fueled by the coordinated efforts of farmers within structured farming clusters or cooperatives, ushering in a period of strengthened food security.
Assuringly, Senator Abubakar Kyari pledges the government’s unwavering commitment to orchestrating mechanization in a meticulously organized manner.
This promise is coupled with the steadfast provision of the requisite environment conducive to agricultural transformation.
The Minister, flanked by the distinguished Mr. Jason Braintley, urges farmers to embrace the cooperative or cluster model during a meeting with John Deere representatives.
This, he asserts, holds the key to unlocking seamless access to mechanization, allowing for the prospect of convenient installment-based repayments within a year.
However, a sobering reality emerges as the Minister clarifies that while the government will facilitate the easy marketing of tractors through cooperatives or cluster farming, it will not directly procure these agricultural assets.
Senator Aliyu Abudullahi, the State Minister at FMAFS, echoes these sentiments in the statement, underscoring the critical need to meticulously evaluate existing cooperatives.
This evaluation aims to discern those who are genuinely in need of tractor support. Additionally, he stresses the imperative of identifying crops best suited for mechanization and aligning agricultural efforts with maximized efficiency.
This pivotal discourse serves as a poignant follow-up to a landmark meeting between Nigeria’s Vice President, Ibrahim Shettima, and the top brass of John Deere.
The genesis of this dialogue can be traced back to the recent World Food Prize Foundation summit held in Iowa, USA, setting a compelling precedent for future collaborations and strategic agricultural endeavors.
Senator Abubakar Kyari’s vision, encompassing structured cluster farming and cooperative alliances, stands as a beacon of hope in the relentless pursuit of bolstering agricultural accessibility and fortifying food security.
As 2023 unfolds, the seeds of this transformative strategy hold the promise of reshaping Nigeria’s agricultural landscape for years to come.
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