Governors from the South-West region of Nigeria don dey plan one harmonised regional agricultural calendar and irrigation infrastructure to tackle food insecurity. Dis plan na part of their strategy to ensure dat each state in the region focus on crops where dem have competitive advantage.
According to dem, the calendar go help streamline each planting season based on the specific strengths of each state. For example, some states go focus on crops like yam, cassava, or maize, depending on where dem excel most.
The governors also talk about investing in irrigation infrastructure to make sure farmers can plant and harvest all year round, no matter the season. Dis move go help increase food production and reduce reliance on seasonal rainfall.
Dis initiative na big step forward for agricultural development in the South-West and go help boost food security for the entire region.
