The Lagos State Government has announced the second phase of the Ounje Eko Farmers' Subsidy Programme to support SMEs in agriculture and boost food production across the state. The initiative will provide farmers with quality feed, inputs, and equipment to stabilise prices and increase productivity.
Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, said the first phase benefited over 5,000 farmers, distributing nearly 1,000 metric tons of poultry feed and more than 265 metric tons of fish feed. This supported the production of 258,000-layer birds, seven million eggs, and 177,100 catfish.
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The new phase will offer a 25 percent subsidy on poultry and fish feed, free grains for pig farmers, and agricultural equipment for crop farming clusters. Implementation will cover 10 locations across the state, including Agege, Epe, Badagry, Ikorodu, Ojo, and Ajah.
Participation is open to registered farmer associations such as PAN-LAG and LASCAFAN to ensure transparency. Unregistered farmers are encouraged to join associations to access support, highlighting Lagos State's commitment to SME agriculture, sustainable food systems, and farmer empowerment.
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