The program for the production of dry season wheat 2025/2026 was officially launched by the Minister of Agriculture and Food safety, Abubakar Kyari. On the occasion, he announced that he had booked 40,000 hectares of land for the production of dry season wheat 2025/2026 and have registered 80,000 farmers, for a value of Expected production of around 160 billion naira.

The official launch of the production program for 2025/2026 dry season wheat was held as part of the National Project of agricultural growth and agri-food areas (NAGSAP) in the area of local government in Jere, Borno State. During the ceremony, the Minister said that of the 40,000 hectares reserved for wheat production during this dry season, 3,000 hectares were allocated to the State of Borno, representing 6,000 registered wheat farmers.

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