Food Security: FG Secures 2000 Tractors From Belarus

The Federal Government on Monday, acquired 2000 tractors from Belarus, in its move to increase food security.
That the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, said the tractors reinforced the government’s commitment to modernizing agriculture and guaranteeing food security for all Nigerians.

In a statement on Tuesday, Kyari noted the tractors emphasized Nigeria and Belarus government’s partnership for mechanized agriculture.

Nigeria has achieved a crucial stride in its agricultural mechanization effort with the delivery of the first batch of 2,000 Belarus tractors. This milestone confirms the government’s commitment to modernizing agriculture, increasing production, and ensuring food security for all Nigerians,” he said.

The Minister further said that the 2000 tractors were received along with 9,072 agricultural items designed to support different farming operations in the country.

“Under this initiative, 2,000 tractors are being deployed, each complemented by 9,072 assorted agricultural implements designed to support different farming operations. The tractors come in four types adapted for diverse terrains and farming needs: 90-horsepower (2-wheel drive), 90-horsepower (4-wheel drive), 80-horsepower (2-wheel drive), and 80-horsepower (4-wheel drive). Each category consists of 500 units to ensure that farmers across the country have access to the necessary machinery,” he stated.

He explained that the tractors would be divided under the categories of outright purchase, lease and service providing.

“To maximize impact, the tractors will be distributed under three key schemes: direct purchase for individuals and organizations seeking to acquire them outright, a leasing scheme that provides affordable access to mechanization without full ownership costs, and a service provider model that establishes tractor service centers in farming communities, allowing smallholder farmers to lease tractors as needed,” he explained.

Senator Kyari praised President Bola Tinubu for promoting food security and rural economic growth.

“This delivery is a direct fulfillment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes agricultural mechanization as a key driver of food security and rural economic growth. This is a case of ‘Promise Made, Promise Kept.’ Mr. President, the Farmer President of Nigeria, has once again proved his dedication to achieving practical achievements that will alter the lives of millions of Nigerians,” he added.