en.Wedoany.com Reported - Katsina State is shifting its agricultural strategy towards value chain development, partnering with the Islamic Development Bank through public investment to expand production, reduce losses, and increase rural incomes. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda recently stated while hosting a delegation from the bank that agriculture is a key driver for employment, rural development, and economic stability in the state.

The state is optimizing its post-harvest systems, improving storage facilities and processing capabilities to enhance the added value of agricultural products; in response to rising fertilizer costs, the government is reducing the burden on farmers through subsidies; over 800 agricultural extension training personnel have been deployed to communities to improve farming practices. Concurrently, the construction of tube wells and solar-powered irrigation systems is expanding year-round agriculture, reducing reliance on seasonal rainfall; livestock programs supporting women and rural households are being implemented, and mechanized agriculture is being expanded to improve efficiency.

Radda believes that strengthening agriculture can address unemployment and insecurity, and that youth participation can create sustainable livelihoods. After inspecting local projects, the Islamic Development Bank delegation praised these initiatives and pledged continued cooperation to support the construction of large-scale agricultural centers and the improvement of food production systems.

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