ROLES OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION

SUBJECT:AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE 

CLASS: J S 3

DATE:

TERM: 3RD TERM

WEEK 3

TOPIC: ROLES OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION.

Government Agencies’ Roles in Agriculture – Agriculture plays a major role in Nigeria’s economy, significantly contributing to the national GDP and offering jobs to millions. To promote the continuous development of the agricultural sector and to meet the needs of its population, the Nigerian government has set up several agencies that manage and regulate agricultural operations. These organizations are vital in safeguarding food security, promoting sustainable farming practices, and enhancing the nation’s economy.

The government plays an important role in the development of agriculture in Nigeria. Agricultural programmes were establish with the aim of boosting greater production of crops and livestock. such programmes include:

ROLES OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION

1. Agricultural loan schemes
2. River basin development authority(RBDA)
3. Green revolution
4. Operation feed the nation (OFN)
5. Agricultural development project (ADP)
6. Farm Settlement Scheme
7. Directorate of Food, Road and Rural Infrastructure (DFRRI)
8. National Agricultural Insurance Scheme
9. Agro-service Centers.

10. Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) – Roles of Government Agencies in Agriculture

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 Objective And Aims of These Agencies

Agricultural Loan Schemes

1. To provide fund for financing agricultural project.
2. To provide soft loans for farmers.

River Basin Development Authority.

1. To provide irrigation facilities.
2. To provide potable water for rural people

Green Revolution

1. It was set up between 1979 and 1983
2. To encourage large scale farming
3. To produce abundant food for local consumption and export.

Operation Feed The Nation

1. It was set up by General Olusegun Obasanjo military regime in 1976 and 1979.
2. To increase food production.
3. To popularize agriculture and provide food for all Nigerians

Agricultural Development Project.

1. To boost agricultural production through the construction of farm service centers.
2. To increase the level of extension contact with farmers.

Farm Settlement Scheme.

1. To make farming attractive to youths and reduce unemployment
2. To teach settlers better farming system to produce larger farm produce.

DFRRI

1. Establish in 1986 by the federal government.
2. To provide rural infrastructure such as good road, electricity etc.

Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) – Roles of Government Agencies in Agriculture

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is the primary agency responsible for agriculture in Nigeria. Its mandate includes developing and implementing policies and programs that promote sustainable agriculture, rural development, and food security.

Evaluation:

1. ADP means———-
2. Give 2 aims of Green Revolution.