The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Kebbi State chapter, has announced an ambitious plan to cultivate around 200 hectares of rice in the Ganten Fadama area of Ka’oje, located in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State, on Tuesday 27, August 2024.
This large-scale agricultural initiative is part of RIFAN’s ongoing efforts to boost rice production in the region and contribute to the food security and economic growth of the state.
According to RIFAN, this cultivation effort has already started to bear fruit, with an estimated 3,000 bags of FARO 44 paddy rice harvested, which is presently being processed by an indigenous company, SBF for sorting and packaging high-quality 25kg seed bags for sale in the state and other parts of the country by RIFAN.
He further added that the FARO 44 variety is known for its resilience and high yield, making it a popular choice among rice farmers in the region.
“Once processed, the rice will be packaged into 25kg bags and made available for sale, not only within Kebbi State but also across other parts of Nigeria.”
RIFAN is optimistic that this initiative will help meet the growing demand for rice in the country while providing farmers with a stable income source.
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Comrade Argungu added that rice farmers in the state have experienced unprecedented benefits under the present administration of Governor Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu.
He revealed that the governor has recently approved 70 million to the state chapter of RIFAN to boost the high variety of high-yield FARO 44 rice seedlings production in the state.
He said that this development has reached and assisted peasant rice farmers with over 65,000 members across the 21 local government areas of the state.
“This project is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy and contribute to the broader goal of self-sufficiency in rice production across Nigeria.”
