In a move aimed at modernising Nigerian agriculture, the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) announced plans to develop climate‑smart farm estates that will feature electric tractors and solar‑powered irrigation systems.
According to the authority, the initiative is designed to reduce the sector’s carbon footprint by replacing diesel‑powered machinery with electric alternatives and by harnessing solar energy for irrigation.
These measures are part of a broader strategy to increase agricultural productivity while addressing the impacts of climate change on farming communities across the country.
While NALDA has not yet released detailed timelines, it said the projects will be rolled out in phases, with further information to follow.
As Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria’s push toward climate‑smart agriculture is seen as a key step in securing food security and sustainable development for its large rural population.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>