Johnson Bello, a resident of Keffi, condemned the use of chemicals, saying that such practices endanger consumers’ health.
Nigeria is advancing toward food sovereignty through a combination of innovative policies, international partnerships, and support for local production.
The federal government has hailed the Kaduna governor for his focus on and success in agricultural development.
The coalition made the call on the sidelines of a rally organised to raise awareness about the disadvantages of industrial farming.
Mr Iliya said that poor handling practices continued to undermine farmers’ hard-earned gains, resulting in significant annual losses.
The minister stressed the need to prioritise climate-smart agriculture, which he said would sustainably increase yields.
The government stated that the gesture would enable farmers to engage in all-year-round farming, particularly during the dry season.
The agric minister has expressed satisfaction with the level of agricultural investments and processing activities in Kaduna.
Farmers in Gusau disclosed that bandits were now imposing levies on rural communities, which had disrupted farmers’ ability to harvest their crops.
This was disclosed in a statement by Governor Abba Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, on Wednesday.
