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The Netherlands has provided 10 solar-powered irrigation pumps to farmers across four states in Nigeria through its HortiNigeria project.
HortiNigeria Programme Director, Mohammed Idris, said the eco-friendly technology provides a practical solution to two critical challenges in agriculture: limited water access and the rising costs of fuel for irrigation.
The HortiNigeria programme was set up in 2021 and is expected to conclude in 2025. It was implemented in collaboration with the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC).
Idris told the News Agency of Nigeria that the project is dedicated to pioneering sustainable solutions for Nigerian agriculture.
It has contributed to enhancing food and nutrition security across 10 local government areas in the four states, he said.
The project encompasses the farming of cabbage, cucumber, okra, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, watermelon and sweetcorn. |
