In its resolve to join hands with the Federal Government in ensuring food security in the country, Johnvents Trading, a member of Johnvents group, has commenced distribution of farm inputs to farmers in the country.
The input disbursement programme, put together by the firm towards promoting
sustainable agriculture, empowering farmers and prioritizing environmental sustainability, was the second edition of the annual programme.
The Chief Business Officer at Capitalsage Holdings, Johnvents Tradings, Dr. Femi Sekoni, disclosed that, besides the distribution of farm input to over 6000 farmers, the firm also procured about 20,000 unit of fertilizers and NPK to ensure optimal crop production for participating farmers.
According to him, through Johnvents Trading Outgrower Scheme, Johnvents contributes directly to Nigeria’s agricultural output by providing essential resources to cultivate in-demand crops such as maize and sorghum.
Dr. Sekoni said: “Last year, we embarked on a remarkable journey to empower 4,000 farmers. The results were inspiring, witnessing a positive ripple effect throughout our agricultural landscape.
“This year, we are determined to build on that success and reach even greater heights.
“Johnvents Trading flag-off programme this year is a significant expansion from the previous year. It will encompass three clusters across Kano, Kaduna, and Katsina, reaching 6,000 farmers, a 50 percent increase from last year.
“This is to ensure optimal crop production for participating farmers. Johnvents Trading has procured 20,000 units of fertilizers and NPK.
“These vital inputs have been strategically delivered to designated warehouses within each cluster area, guaranteeing convenient access for all participating farmers”
Sekoni further explained that “Our unwavering commitment to efficient input disbursement, monitoring, and evaluation practices remains steadfast, ensuring transparency and maximizing the program’s impact.
“We understand the importance of collaboration in fostering a sustainable agricultural ecosystem.
“We express our deep appreciation to our partner, Alliance Agro, for their unwavering support and shared vision in revolutionizing Nigeria’s agriculture.
“A heart-felt acknowledgment is extended to the participating farmers, who are recognized as the cornerstone of Nigeria’s food security. Johnvents Trading applauds their resilience, hard work and dedication.”
Johnvents Trading is a member of Johnvents Group, an indigenous agribusiness and manufacturing group and a vital commodities value chain player, operating an international aggregation network for producers and buyers to access produce worth billions supplied annually.
The company can currently boast of combined warehouse capacity of 15,000 metric tonnes which can hold 750,000 bags of products at a time, storing, cleaning and bagging produce such as paddy rice, soybeans, sesame seed, maize, sorghum, and cocoa.
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