A/ Ibom sets up farm equipment leasing firm for farmers to boost food production

From Isaac Job, Uyo
Akwa Ibom state government said it has set up farm equipment leasing company as strategy to boost food production through mechanized farming and initiated tree crop revolution programme as well as provided N2b grants to farmers under Arise Agenda of pastor Umo Eno’s administration in Agriculture in the last 3 years .
Speaking during the ongoing Ministerial Briefing to mark 39th anniversary of the state creation at Government House Uyo, the Commissioner for Agriculture Dr Offiong Offor said the present administration in the state has made landmark achievements in Agriculture including sponsorship of cocoa challenge programme where cocoa farmers are supported with c...