Plateau State buys 500 truckloads of fertilizer, cuts price to ₦20,000

The Plateau State Government has taken a significant step to support its agricultural sector by procuring approximately 500 truckloads of fertilizer for the 2026 farming season. This move is part of a broader commitment to agricultural transformation, food security, and economic empowerment within the state.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang announced the intervention, emphasizing its role in easing the burden of escalating production costs for farmers. To make the fertilizer more accessible, the state government has approved a substantial subsidy, reducing the price of a 50kg bag from the market rate of ₦50,000 to ₦53,000 down to ₦20,000. This subsidy is effective immediately to ensure farmers can acquire the necessary inputs as the planting season progresses.

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The Plateau State Government has procured approximately 500 truckloads of fertiliser for distribution to farmers across the 17 Local Government Areas of the state. The intervention is designed to reduce the high cost of agricultural production, enhance farmers’ productivity, and strengthen food security throughout Plateau State.

The initiative aims to enhance farmers' productivity and strengthen food security across all 17 local government areas of Plateau State. Governor Mutfwang highlighted that agriculture is a cornerstone of his administration's development agenda, crucial for economic growth, job creation, and rural development. The program aligns with the Federal Government's agricultural objectives and seeks to mitigate economic hardships while boosting national food production.

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To ensure that farmers have timely access to quality farming inputs at affordable prices, Governor Mutfwang has further approved a substantial subsidy on the fertilisers.