NADF seeks better farm input delivery after programme review
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) recently held a roundtable with agricultural processors and stakeholders to assess its Farm Input Supply Programme. The discussion aimed to address challenges faced during the first phase and improve strategies for the next stage. Nasir Ingawa highlighted the importance of timely access to quality inputs for Nigerian farmers. The review took place as the government considers policy adjustments ahead of the next wet season.
TLDR
- NADF’s Farm Input Supply Programme aims to boost access to quality agricultural inputs and support smallholder farmers.
- Nasir Ingawa acknowledged delays and logistical issues that affected the pilot phase, impacting planting cycles and yields.
- Stakeholders, including Prof. Mukhtar Yusuf Abdullahi, praised the introduction of a 50% subsidy on inputs but noted importation policies and falling commodity prices as major concerns.
- The roundtable, held in June 2025, focused on learning from initial challenges and refining delivery mechanisms for future phases.
- Participants urged the government to involve stakeholders in policy decisions to ensure more effective agricultural interventions.
