Abuja Municipal Area Council launches 2026 farming season

Christopher Maikalangu, Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has officially launched the 2026 farming season with the theme ‘Integrated farming for all’. The initiative involves the distribution of free fertilizers, seedlings, and various agricultural tools to local farmers to combat food scarcity and promote economic development.

The distribution program, held at Apo Town Hall, covers the entire agricultural value chain, including crop and livestock production, fisheries, agroforestry, and resource recycling. Items provided to farmers include knapsack sprayers, agrochemicals, irrigation pumping machines, seedlings, hoes, cutlasses, boots, gloves, and wheelbarrows.

Maikalangu emphasized the importance of viewing agriculture as a viable business rather than mere subsistence farming, specifically encouraging increased participation from women and young people. Joseph Kambai, Acting Head of Agriculture and Natural Resources, stated that officials will monitor the use of these inputs to ensure they reach their intended purpose. Emmanuel Danladi, chairman of farmers in AMAC, welcomed the intervention but noted the need to address farmer-herder conflicts in the region.