The Kwara State Government has put necessary machinery in motion to host the 2025 Kwara ADP Agro Input Fair, an initiative aimed at supporting farmers with quality agricultural inputs and training ahead of the new planting season.
A statement by the Press Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ashaolu Omotola, said the fair would hold from February 24 to 28, 2025, at the ministry’s premises in Ilorin.
According to the statement, the fair is a brainchild of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and aligns with his administration’s commitment to food security, agricultural development, and economic empowerment.
Omotola explained that the initiative is designed to ensure farmers have access to affordable and high-quality farm inputs, coupled with essential support services, to guarantee a successful farming season
The fair, the statement added, would provide farmers with several opportunities, including access to Affordable Farm Inputs, Workshops & Training, Climate Advisory, Extension Services, Outgrowers Scheme Registration and Market Linkage & Security Advisory.
The state government assured farmers of its continued support in boosting agricultural productivity and ensuring that they have access to needed resources for a successful farming season.
The fair is expected to attract smallholder farmers, commercial farm owners, agro-dealers, and industry experts, providing a platform for knowledge exchange and economic empowerment.