As part of efforts to increase food production in Plateau State, the government has acquired about 500 truckloads of fertiliser and reduced the selling price of a 50 kilogram bag to ₦20,000 through a subsidy for farmers across the state’s 17 local government areas.
According to a statement issued in Jos on Monday by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, Dr Gyang Bere, the subsidised price represents a significant reduction from the current market rate of between ₦50,000 and ₦53,000 per bag.
The statement explained that the programme is intended to help farmers cope with the rising cost of farm inputs while increasing crop output across the state.
Governor Mutfwang said agriculture remains central to his administration’s economic development agenda, noting that the investment is expected to improve rural livelihoods, expand employment opportunities and stimulate growth in the state’s agricultural sector.
He stated that making fertiliser more affordable would reduce production expenses for farmers, increase crop yields, and improve household incomes, adding that the government remains committed to supporting initiatives that make farming more profitable.
The governor directed that the sale of the subsidised fertiliser should commence immediately to ensure farmers can access the input as planting activities continue. He also announced that the formal inauguration of the 2026 Fertiliser Subsidy Programme will take place on Friday, July 10, 2026.
Mutfwang described the subsidy as a response to concerns raised by farmers over the increasing cost of agricultural inputs, expressing confidence that the programme would contribute to the state’s drive toward food sufficiency.
He added that the initiative supports the Federal Government’s agricultural policies under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and complements ongoing efforts to cushion the impact of economic challenges through increased food production.
The governor encouraged farmers across Plateau State to take advantage of the programme, assuring them that his administration would continue to introduce policies aimed at improving agricultural output and enhancing rural prosperity.
Plateau State is one of Nigeria’s major food producing states, with large-scale cultivation of Irish potatoes, maize, tomatoes, vegetables, and a variety of fruits. In recent years, however, rising fertiliser prices and increasing production costs have placed considerable pressure on farmers, making government intervention an important measure to sustain agricultural production.
