In a strategic move to enhance food security, the Adamawa State Government, in collaboration with the Federal University of Agriculture Mubi, has launched an ambitious agricultural initiative. This project involves the deployment of 49 improved crop varieties across all 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. The initiative includes enhanced strains of maize, sorghum, rice, cowpea, groundnuts, soybean, and sunflower.
The state government is funding the cultivation of these improved crop varieties on a one-hectare plot of land in each LGA. The harvested crops will be distributed to farmers next year, providing them with high-quality seeds to improve productivity and build resilience against food scarcity.
These efforts are coordinated under the State Food Security Committee and led by Professor Bitrus Dawi Tarfa, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture Mubi. “This collaborative effort is crucial and timely in addressing the pressing food security challenges in Adamawa State,” said Prof. Tarfa.
The deployment and multiplication of these improved crop varieties are expected to significantly boost agricultural output, ensuring sustainable food production and economic stability for the state’s farming communities. This initiative marks a significant step towards achieving long-term food security and enhancing the livelihoods of farmers across Adamawa State.