The Plateau State Government has rolled out plans to revitalise its potato, coffee, and livestock sectors as part of a broader economic strategy to drive agro-based exports through a proposed cargo airport.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang, speaking in Jos, said agriculture remains the cornerstone of his administration. The state will begin investing in a cargo airport next year to position Plateau as a hub for agricultural exports.
To enhance potato production, the government is partnering with a Dutch seed company and reviving a tissue culture project to replace aging seeds that yield only 3–4 tons per hectare. The goal is to reach the global benchmark of 10 tons.
For livestock, the governor announced a commercial ranching programme—not RUGA—that will replace low-yield cows with dairy breeds producing up to 20 litres of milk daily. The initiative will also provide jobs for veterinary workers and livestock attendants.
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In support, the Jos Abattoir will be revived within three months to process 500 animals daily. The Plateau Commodities Marketing Company has also been established to stabilise pricing and link farmers to markets.
With favourable weather and strategic investments, Mutfwang said Plateau is poised to become a modern, agriculturally driven economy that supports smallholder farmers and agripreneurs alike.
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