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The Katsina State Government has commenced the sale of subsidised fertiliser for the 2026 rainy farming season, as part of efforts to support farmers and improve agricultural productivity across the state.
This was disclosed in a public announcement issued by the Katsina State Community Development Programme (CDP), which said the fertiliser distribution exercise will cover all 361 wards in the state.
According to the notice dated April 14, 2025, each bag of fertiliser will be sold at a subsidised rate of N25,000, significantly below prevailing market prices, in a move aimed at easing input costs for farmers ahead of the planting season.
Distribution spread across three zones
The state government said fertiliser allocation has been structured across Katsina’s three major zones, with varying quantities assigned to each polling unit.
Under the arrangement:
- Local governments in Katsina Zone will receive 50 bags per polling unit
- Local governments in Daura Zone will receive 45 bags per polling unit
- Local governments in Funtua Zone will receive 60 bags per polling unit
In addition to the ward-based allocation, the government also approved special allocations for large-scale farmers.
Each ward is expected to accommodate 10 large-scale farmers, with each farmer entitled to purchase up to 10 bags under the scheme.
Registration and beneficiary verification process
The government stated that beneficiaries will be required to cooperate with Community Development Officers (CDOs), Community Learning Officers (CLOs), and Community Support Officers (CSOs) during registration and distribution.
Authorities stressed that all beneficiaries must provide valid identification and ensure their personal details are correctly recorded to prevent administrative errors during allocation.
To enhance transparency, the state said beneficiary lists for each ward will be publicly displayed at Community Learning Centre (CLC) offices located in respective wards before final distribution.
Government targets improved food production
The fertiliser subsidy initiative is part of Katsina State’s broader agricultural intervention strategy aimed at boosting food production during the 2026 farming season.
With fertiliser prices remaining a major concern for farmers across Nigeria due to inflation, currency pressure, and rising logistics costs, state-backed subsidy programmes are increasingly becoming critical to sustaining crop output.
The Katsina government noted that the intervention is designed to reduce the burden on farmers, improve access to farm inputs, and support higher yields during the rainy season cultivation cycle.
Why this matters
Agriculture remains one of the largest sources of livelihood in Katsina State, where a significant percentage of residents depend on seasonal farming for income and food security.
By reducing the cost of fertiliser procurement, the subsidy programme could help smallholder farmers expand cultivation capacity, improve harvest volumes, and cushion the effects of rising production expenses.
Further details on distribution modalities, including timelines and ward-level sales arrangements, are expected to be communicated by the state in due course.
