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FG Approves N922m For Wheat Seeds
The Federal
Government has approved N922 million to mop up 7,000 metric tones of breeders foundation and certified wheat seeds in order to expand the wheat value chain in the country.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Akinwumi Adesina disclosed this in Kaduna Monday.
The programme which started in 2012 according to him, said wheat farmers in the country planting grains not certified nor hybrid wheat seeds which led to decline in productivity.
He said, “the minister was in Kebbi and Zamfara States recently and revealed to the whole world potential of Nigerian’s wheat production especially in Baklori Irrigation Farm.
“In view of this, I have already approved N922 million to mop up 7,000 metric tones of breeders foundation and certified wheat seeds for the envisaged expansions in the wheat value chain”, he said.
Adesina who said the Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA) is a tool by the Federal Government to improve agricultural production which will lead to continuity, consistency, commitment and value chain.
He said the ministry is being repositioned to reduce dependence on food imports increase crop yield, enhance incomes for farmers, reduce poverty, increase foreign exchange, enhance food security and ensure national security”.
Adesina explained that the strategy mapped out to achieve these goals include decentralization of power to states and regions, farmers registration and data base input supply, value added industries, attract foreign and private sector investors involvement and participation for sustainability.
The minister expressed delight that all the states in the country except one, have keyed into ATA and this step according to him will make the country emerge as a major exporter of wheat in the near future.
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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