The Anambra State Commissioner for Agriculture, Afam Mbanefo, said on Monday that the state has reached self-sufficiency in rice production.

Mr. Mbanefo made the disclosure at a Commodity Alliance Forum/Consultative meeting organised by the state Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) in Awka.

The commissioner recalled that the state government had earlier targeted production of 210,000 metric tonnes of rice per annum.

“Based on the calculation of our expected yield, we are expecting to realise over 236,000 metric tonnes of rice in 2016 based on the production capacity.”

Mr. Mbanefo said the calculation was based on expected yield of 35 per cent of over 14,300 farmers and the activities of programmes like the VCDP and FADAMA.

He said the expected yield also included the activities of rice investors in the state, including Coscharis farms, Joseph Agro and others.

He said the state government was passionate about revolutionising agriculture and making it wealth creator, especially for unemployed youth willing to venture into the sector.

The commissioner, who said the state government ensured a linkage between farmers and off-takers, advised farmers yet to form cooperatives to do so.

Earlier, the National Programme Coordinator for VCDP, Ameh Onoja, said the aim of the programme was to assist the Federal Government to reduce spending on importation of rice.

According to him, the overall goal is to ensure that rural poverty is reduced and to ensure accelerated economic growth is achieved on a sustainable and inclusive basis.

Mr. Onoja, who was represented by Basil Esinulo, said the project was developed to address some major constraints militating against agricultural development such as the poor organisation of farmers, processors and marketing.

According to him, tremendous boost in rice production will be achieved to increase incomes and food security in the country.

The acting state Programme Coordinator for VCDP, Bonaventure Mochebe, said the forum was organised to deliberate on issues that affect farmers and to seek ways to address the challenges.

He said that the forum will link farmers with financial institutions, off-takers, civil society organisations and other stakeholders in the rice business.

Mr. Mochebe urged government to rescue farmers whose three hectares of rice farmland were destroyed by Fulani herdsmen.

He said on the sideline of the programme that Fulani herdsmen’s cattle had destroyed over three hectares of rice farmland.

The forum also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), by the farmers, agro dealers and off-takers to strengthen their partnership and capacity of production.

(NAN)

AmericanQuarter:


The acting state Programme Coordinator for VCDP, Bonaventure Mochebe, said the forum was organised to deliberate on issues that affect farmers and to seek ways to address the challenges.

He said that the forum will link farmers with financial institutions, off-takers, civil society organisations and other stakeholders in the rice business.

AmericanQuarter:

Mr. Mochebe urged government to rescue farmers whose three hectares of rice farmland were destroyed by Fulani herdsmen.

He said on the sideline of the programme that Fulani herdsmen’s cattle had destroyed over three hectares of rice farmland.

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wristbangle:
Noise making and exaggerating figures as usual.

wristbangle:
Noise making and exaggerating figures as usual.

wristbangle:
Noise making and exaggerating figures as usual.

Aufbauh:
Seriously?? the headquarters of "Ugu republic" is at again churning out achievement that some states have gone past the line without making any noise about it.

NOETHNICITY:
I read tru but saw nothing definitive here.

We are not even expecting you to find it, since you mistook the thread for osun Amala thread.

post=50477018:

I'm 100% sure your state governor go buy Anambra rice for 2019 governorship campaign

frleopardo:
Afonjamudeen

wristbangle:


Lol why should amosun buy your rice when ofada, the most delicious local rice in naija is here! . Na wa for my Ugwu brothers. Meanwhile I negotiated for your rice at onitsha market and the difference is little compare to imported rice which is 22k.

wristbangle:


Lol Ugwuchukwu!

wristbangle:

post=50478273:

Sorry for quoting you I never knew you came from state that bad news is their trade marks.

orimsamsam:
the questions is how much is the rice

wristbangle:


[s]Lol. Thanks bro. Despite the news as claimed by media stunts, it still remain the most industrialised state in Nigeria. When will u come to my state? I will cook confirm ofada rice for you that will reset your brain. [/s]

wristbangle:


For ogun state, na 12-15k depending on the brand of rice. How much 4 ya side?

post=50478273:

Sorry for quoting you I never knew you came from state that bad news is their trade marks.