Borno subsidises fertiliser by 50%, distributes free farm inputs to 120,000 farmers

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has initiated the 2026 wet farming season with a significant agricultural support program. The governor launched the sale and distribution of 200 truckloads of NPK fertilizer, offering a 50% subsidy to farmers. This initiative aims to make essential farming resources more accessible and affordable.

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We are gathered here in Kwaya Kusar, one of the most important agricultural hubs in our state, to officially launch the 2026 wet farming season and flag off the sale and distribution of NPK fertilisers at government-subsidised rates alongside the distribution of free agrochemicals, knapsack sprayers, certified seeds, water pumps, bicycles, as well as post-harvest storage facilities for healthy and durable storage.

In addition to subsidized fertilizer, the state is providing free agricultural inputs to 120,000 farmers. These inputs include agrochemicals, certified seeds, water pumps, bicycles for mobility, and post-harvest storage facilities. This comprehensive support package is designed to bolster food production and improve the livelihoods of farming communities across Borno State.

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Borno State Government has procured 200 truckloads of high-quality NPK fertiliser, which will be sold to farmers at a subsidy of 50 per cent of the prevailing market price. This represents a significant increase compared to the 75 truckloads distributed during the last farming season.

Governor Zulum emphasized that the program covers the entire agricultural value chain, from mechanization and irrigation to financing for women and youth. He stated that the intervention is crucial for strengthening agriculture, guaranteeing food and nutrition security, creating employment, and enhancing the socio-economic well-being of the people. The governor highlighted that the quantity of subsidized fertilizer distributed has significantly increased compared to the previous season.

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Beyond fertilisers, the state government will also distribute 40,000 litres of agrochemicals free of charge, 5,000 water pumps, 5,000 knapsack sprayers, 10,000 bicycles and other essential farm inputs to over 120,000 profiled farmers across the state to ensure that farmers receive support across the entire agricultural value chain.