Photo: Katsina State Government
Seven zonal produce stores upgraded to cut post-harvest losses
₦790.56 million upgraded produce stores, alongside FASCOKT warehouses and KTARDA support for farmers and women.
7
Zonal produce stores
54,150
Moringa seeds distributed
150
Women trained in nutrition
To tackle post-harvest losses, the government spent ₦790.56 million upgrading seven zonal produce stores in Funtua, Daura, Katsina, Mani, Kankia, Kafinsoli and Malumfashi.
The Farmers Supply Company (FASCOKT) spent ₦386.11 million rehabilitating warehouses in Funtua and Daura, restoring service centres and distributing improved seed and agro-chemicals.
KTARDA spent ₦273.6 million on agro-chemicals for pest control, 54,150 moringa seeds, statewide farmer data collection, national agricultural shows, and training 150 women in backyard gardening and nutritious food formulation. Work also began on an all-year cotton value chain for industrial supply and jobs.
Sources
Figures are as reported in these sources. Most are the state government's own statements.
