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Hon. Dr. Bunshak on Agricultural revolution

 AGRICULTURAL AGENDA FOR KANKE LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Agriculture is the backbone of Kanke, when our farmers succeed our communities prosper

OUR PRACTICAL PLAN FOR AGRICULTURE

1. PROFITABLE FARMING FOR EVERY WARD 

- Organize farmers into ward-based cooperatives

- Promote cluster farming for maize, potatoes, acha, beans and vegetables

- Provide shared tractors, ploughs and sprayers managed transparently

2. INPUTS AT THE RIGHT TIME

- Ensure early access to quality seeds, fertilizer and herbicides

- Partner with Plateau ADP, NGOs and private suppliers

- Inputs go to real farmers, not middlemen

3. YOUTH AND WOMEN AGRIBUSINESS PROGRAM

- Support poultry, fish farming, piggery, beekeeping and vegetable gardens

- Starter kits + simple training

- Guaranteed local markets (schools, clinics and local markets)

4. DRY SEASON AND IRRIGATION FARMING 

- Rehabilitate streams and small water points

- Introduce low-cost irrigation and water pumps

- Promote year-round vegetable production

5. STORAGE, PROCESSING AND MARKETS

- Build community storage centers for grains and potatoes

- Support small processing such as garri, flour, potato chips, animal feed

- Link farmers directly to Jos and regional markets

6. SECURITY FOR FARMERS

- Protect farmlands through community vigilance

- Reduce farmer herder conflicts via dialogue and designated routes

7. TRANSPARENT AGRICULTURAL GOVERNANCE

- Create a Kanke Agricultural Desk

- Farmers involved in planning, monitoring and accountability

OUR PROMISE

- More income for farmers

- Jobs for youth and women

- Food security for Kanke

- A stronger local economy

#shapekanke2026 

#FutureIsNow 

#drbunshaktumkailiya



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