The federal government, through the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), has launched a digital system to monitor its ₦19.5 billion AgGrow Farm Support Programme. This system will help track the programme’s progress and make sure everything runs smoothly.
The government said the programme, launched in Abuja, will give 50% discounts on seeds, fertilisers, and crop protection products to 50,000 small farmers.
These farmers grow maize, rice, cassava, and soybeans in all six regions of the country.NADF’s Executive Secretary, Mohammed Ibrahim, said the new platform is a big step forward.
He explained that the platform will help track every seed, product, and naira spent—from when it is given out to when it is used.
This will help the government learn, improve, and make sure the programme meets its goals.Ibrahim also said that the AgGrow programme connects farmers directly with companies that buy their produce.
NADF will pay for the farming inputs upfront, and the companies will repay half of the cost after the harvest.This plan is meant to reduce the need for middlemen, help farmers get better deals, and make it easier for processing companies to get raw materials.Ibrahim stressed the importance of being open and efficient.
He said that NADF built a strong system and software to make sure the project is closely watched from start to finish.He told the field officers that they will act as NADF’s eyes and ears across the country.Using the M\&E platform, they will help track progress, spot problems, and provide useful information for better decisions.
To make sure everything is fair and honest, farmers must be registered using a Bank Verification Number or National Identity Number. Their farms will be mapped with GPS and confirmed using biometrics. Weekly reports, outside audits, and strict rules will help make sure all inputs are used correctly and results are tracked.
