The Katsina State Government has expended the sum of N36 billion on the procurement of 20,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer for farmers, 722 motorcycles and knapsack sprayers for agricultural extension workers.
The state Deputy Governor, Hon. Faruk Lawal, revealed this Sunday while briefing journalists on the scorecards of the state government in the agriculture and water resources sectors.
He said the sum of N21.7 billion was also expended for the procurement of 400 tractors with accessories, 2,000 hand planters and 10 combine harvesters for farmers across the 34 local government areas of the state.