Sokoto government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Henan
\nProvince of China for the establishment a demonstration farm and boosting
\nof agriculture in the state.<\/p>\n
With this agreement, Sokoto has become one of the beneficiaries of the 100
\nagricultural projects to be sited in developing countries which was
\nannounced by the Chinese President, Ji Xinping during the South-South
\nCooperation meeting held in September 2015.<\/p>\n
The deal will see to the application of new technology for cultivation of
\ncrops such as corn, wheat, tomatoes and onions.<\/p>\n
A statement issued from China by the spokesman of Governor Aminu Waziri
\nTambuwal, Malam Imam Imam, said the agreement also provides room for
\nexperts from Sokoto and Henan Province to carry out joint analysis and
\nstudy of climatic conditions, soil moisture status, crop cultivation
\ntechniques and plant protection and quarantine<\/p>\n
It will also promote lease investment and promotion of agricultural
\nmachinery between the two entities.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the signing of the agreement in Zhengzhou, the capital city of
\nHenan Province, Governor Tambuwal said as the largest producer of food and
\nagric machinery in China, Henan Provice has a lot to offer Sokoto.<\/p>\n
“They have some of the best agricultural machinery industries in the world.
\nFrom simple ones to the complicated. Having gone round the factories and
\ndemonstration farms, we will choose the best one for our state.<\/p>\n
“Signing this agreement today has given our decision to embrace mechanised
\nagriculture a huge boost. We will quickly work to set up a joint working
\ngroup to ensure its implementation,” the Governor added.<\/p>\n
While the state commissioner of agriculture, Umar nagwari signed on behalf
\nof Sokoto government, King Xue, the General manager of Henan Holding
\nIndustries signed on behalf of the Chinese.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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