{"id":125414,"date":"2026-02-05T00:18:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T23:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=125414"},"modified":"2026-02-05T00:18:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T23:18:11","slug":"fg-partners-jica-to-train-farmers-on-irrigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/fg-partners-jica-to-train-farmers-on-irrigation\/","title":{"rendered":"FG Partners JICA to Train Farmers on Irrigation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Daniel Adaji<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Federal Government is partnering with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to train farmers across the country on affordable irrigation techniques as part of efforts to boost year-round food production, improve livelihoods and strengthen national food sovereignty.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The initiative, implemented through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, was unveiled at the Training and Demonstration of Simple Irrigation Facilities for Dogaroda-Kai Smallholder Horticulture Empowerment and Promotion (SHEP) Farmers\u2019 Group in Keffi, Nasarawa State.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Addressing the farmers on Wednesday, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, said the programme is designed to equip smallholder farmers with practical irrigation solutions that reduce dependence on rainfall and increase productivity.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Represented by the Director, Federal Department of Agricultural Extension Services (FDAES), Mr. Ayodele Olawumi, the minister explained that the training aligns with President Bola Tinubu\u2019s Renewed Hope Agenda, which places food security, farmer empowerment and climate-smart agriculture at the heart of national development.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kyari said the Agenda championed by the Ministry \u201cis firmly anchored on the belief that Nigeria must feed itself and prosper through Agriculture.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cIt places Agriculture at the centre of national development by prioritising food security, empowering farmers at the grassroots through training, extension services, and access to modern technologies, promoting climate-smart and resilient agricultural practices, and creating jobs while driving rural prosperity and economic growth,\u201d he added.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He disclosed that, in pursuit of these goals, the Ministry has distributed critical agricultural inputs nationwide to ensure timely access to improved seeds, fertilisers and agrochemicals, strengthened extension services and institutions, and expanded partnerships with development agencies and the private sector to mobilise investments for agricultural modernisation.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to the minister, the simple irrigation programme, championed by the FDAES, is a key component of the government\u2019s plan to transform Nigeria\u2019s agricultural sector into a modern, resilient and inclusive engine of growth.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He noted that the training will cover simple irrigation techniques, crop diversification and market-driven solutions, enabling farmers to improve their incomes while contributing to national economic growth.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kyari added that the programme will strengthen organised farmer groups, build community resilience and ensure food sovereignty in the country.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He noted that the SHEP project, funded by JICA, has been implemented in Nigeria since 2017, with the FDAES partnering KickStart International Limited to deliver affordable irrigation solutions to smallholder farmers.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Emphasising the importance of water in agriculture, the minister pointed out that \u201cwater remains the lifeblood of agriculture,\u201d adding that \u201cWith the adoption of simple irrigation facilities, farmers are better positioned to extend their farming activities beyond the rainy season, diversify crop production, increase yields, improve household income and food availability, and contribute meaningfully to the national goal of food self-sufficiency under the Renewed Hope Agenda.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He reaffirmed the Ministry\u2019s commitment to replicating the model in other parts of the country to promote sustainable agricultural practices and food security nationwide.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">While commending stakeholders and development partners for their support, Kyari urged members of the Dogaroda-Kai SHEP Farmers\u2019 Group to fully embrace the innovation and cascade 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