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Bauchi State Agricultural Development Programme - BSADP The Bauchi State Agricultural Development Programme (BSADP) is the agricultural policy implementation of the State. A. B. C. Agric. D. E. F. G. H.

The policy encompasses all segments of Agriculture and Rural Development Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

Provision of sound planning support for both on-going and future project through preparation of annual work plans and budget and conduct of studies designed to assist in future plans. The directorate also provides timely information on projects through comprehensive information system for guiding management in making sound decision. It further conducts surveys to measure performance and impact of projects. Core surveys and studies are mandatory for identification of problems and remedies to both socio-economic and technical issue. The directorate generate all data and distribute appropriately all data pertinent to the agricultural and rural development for the state. Administration and Training

This directorate is mandated with the responsibilities of assisting the management in assessing manpower needs. It also provide advisory role in matters pertaining recruitments, promotion, discipline, exit from service and other related administrative issues. The directorate also assists the management in identifying the training needs of both the staff of the Programme and farmer and also establishes the strategies to meet up the skill gap. Technical Services

It is mandatory on the directorate to develop location specific technologies for sustainable intensification of principal farming system through critical research endeavour encompassing all the sectoral area of crops, livestock, fisheries and agroforestry. The proven and simple technology so developed is then passed the extension system to the end users. Rural Institution Development (RID)

This directorate has been mandated to sensitize rural populace to organize themselves into viable self-help groups and to revitalize the existing ones and strengthen the capacity of women and men groups to be able to design, implement, manage and control own development initiatives for their own benefit. It is also within the mandate of the directorate to link rural groups to rural-oriented public and private agencies to enhance rural productivity. Extension Services

This directorate is mandated to source simple, appropriate and affordable technologies and strategically transfer same to the small scale farmers and the rural populace with inbuilt feedback system, taking into high level consideration gender issue for improvement in productivity, income and standard of living. Finance and Supply

Finance and Supply directorate is mandated to source and release for operations in accordance with the budgetary provision. It also applied strategies to ensure prudent use and accountability of fund releases. It also oversees the management of the activity area of the store. Engineering Services

This directorate is a supportive one mandated to ensure high standard in infrastructure, equipment, machines and other work tools, provision and the effective maintenance of these for efficient operations at all duty posts of all categories of staff. The department is also saddled with the coordination of identifying, constructing and monitoring sources of water for both irrigation and domestic uses. Media and Publicity

The Media and Publicity directorate is mandated to enlightened and educate the public especially the rural folks on strategies for improving their productivity, income, health and general standard of living as complement to extension services through the production of both radio and television programmes and the use of mobile cinema van. The department is also saddled with the responsibility of publicizing government policy steps and BSADP activities in promoting agriculture and efforts in rural developments in the state.

17/08/2026

🌱 Practical Steps for Ginger Sack Farming

Ginger can be successfully grown in sacks, bags, or other suitable containers, making it a good option for farmers with limited land or for home production.

1. Select a Suitable Sack
- Use a clean, strong sack with good drainage.
- A sack about 50–70 cm deep is suitable.
- Make several drainage holes at the bottom and lower sides.
- Place the sack where it can receive morning sunlight and some afternoon shade.

2. Prepare the Growing Medium
Use a fertile, loose and well-drained mixture, for example:

- 2 parts topsoil
- 1 part well-decomposed manure or compost
- 1 part sand or rice husk to improve drainage and aeration.

Avoid using fresh manure because it can damage the rhizomes.

3. Select Good Ginger Seed
Choose healthy, disease-free ginger rhizomes with:
- Firm texture
- Good colour
- Several healthy buds ("eyes")
No rotting or mould.

Cut large rhizomes into pieces of about 20–30 g, ensuring each piece has 2–3 viable buds. Allow cut surfaces to dry briefly before planting.

4. Plant the Ginger
Fill the sack with about 15–20 cm of growing medium initially.
Place the ginger pieces with the buds facing upward.

Maintain about 15–20 cm spacing between pieces.

Cover with approximately 3–5 cm of soil/compost.
Water gently after planting.

5. Watering 💧
Keep the medium moist but not waterlogged.

During dry periods, water when the upper layer begins to dry. Good drainage is very important because excessive water can cause rhizome rot.

6. Gradually Add Soil
One useful technique in sack production is earthing-up.
As the ginger shoots grow:

Add a few centimetres of fertile soil/compost around the plants.
Repeat every few weeks as the plants develop.

This provides support and allows the developing rhizomes to remain covered.

7. Fertilization 🌿
After establishment, apply a suitable fertilizer based on your soil and crop needs.

Organic manure/compost can be incorporated into the growing medium. If using NPK fertilizer, avoid excessive nitrogen, because too much nitrogen can encourage leaves at the expense of rhizome development.

8. W**d and Pest Management
Remove weeds regularly because they compete for nutrients and water.

Monitor for:
- Aphids
- Shoot borers
- Leaf-feeding insects
- Rhizome and root diseases.

Remove diseased plants and avoid carrying contaminated soil or planting material into healthy sacks.

9. Provide Good Light and Ventilation
Ginger generally performs well with bright light and partial shade, particularly under hot conditions. Avoid placing sacks in completely dark areas.

10. Harvesting 🧺

Depending on the variety and intended use:
Young ginger: can be harvested earlier when the rhizomes are tender.

Mature ginger: generally requires around 7–10 months, depending on variety and growing conditions.

When the leaves begin to yellow and dry down, reduce watering and prepare for harvesting.

16/08/2026

Me yasa taki ke zama “a kulle” a cikin ƙasa?
Manoma da yawa suna amfani da takin da ya dace, amma har yanzu ba sa samun sakamakon da suke tsammani. Sau da yawa matsalar ba takin ba ce, matsalar ita ce rashin samun sinadaran takin ga shuka a cikin ƙasa.
Abubuwa kamar pH na ƙasa, yawan tsayuwar ruwa, yawan ruwan sama, rashin kyakkyawan magudanar ruwa, ƙarancin Organic Matter, da hulɗar sinadaran abinci da juna na iya rage samuwar sinadaran kamar Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Iron da Magnesium ga shuka.
Muhimman matakai:
A riƙa yin gwajin ƙasa akai-akai.
A ƙoƙarta a kiyaye pH na ƙasa tsakanin 6.0 zuwa 7.0, gwargwadon irin amfanin gona.
A ƙara FYM, takin dabbobi, compost da ragowar amfanin gona domin ƙara Organic Matter.
A guji ƙara taki fiye da buƙata. A yi amfani da daidaitaccen taki bisa sakamakon gwajin ƙasa.
A bi tsarin 4R: Right Source, Right Rate, Right Time da Right Place.
Ƙasa mai lafiya tana samar da ingantaccen abinci ga shuka. Ingantaccen abinci yana taimaka wa shuka ta girma da ƙarfi, wanda ke haifar da ƙarin amfanin gona da ingantacciyar ribar manomi.

29/07/2026

China has enhanced its ‘Green Channel’ policy to accelerate customs clearance for agricultural products from Africa, with a particular focus on fresh produce, as part of broader efforts to increase agricultural trade and improve market access for exporters across the continent.

The disclosure was made on Monday by Shuai Guipeng, Deputy Director of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Office at China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during a presentation on China-Africa relations, progress in implementing the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit and the country’s Zero-Tariff Policy.

03/07/2026

Nau'o'i 10 na Magungunan Kashe Ciyawa 🌿🌱
Ba duk magungunan kashe ciyawa suke aiki iri ɗaya ba. Ana rarraba su gwargwadon yadda suke aiki, inda ake amfani da su, da irin ciyawar da suke kashewa. Fahimtar waɗannan rabe-raben na taimaka wa manoma, masana aikin gona, da jami'an yaɗa fasahar noma su zaɓi maganin da ya fi dacewa domin sarrafa ciyawa ba tare da cutar da amfanin gona ba.
Muhimman Rabe-raben Magungunan Kashe Ciyawa
1. Magungunan Kashe Ciyawar Ruwa (Aquatic Herbicides) – Ana amfani da su wajen kashe ciyawar da ke girma a tafkuna, madatsun ruwa, rafuka, da magudanan ruwa.
2. Magungunan Zaɓaɓɓu (Selective Herbicides) – Suna kashe wasu nau'ikan ciyawa ne kawai yayin da suke barin amfanin gona cikin aminci idan an yi amfani da su yadda ya kamata.
3. Magungunan da Ba Su Zaɓe (Non-Selective Herbicides) – Suna kashe kusan dukkan nau'ikan tsirrai. Ana amfani da su wajen share fili kafin noma ko a wuraren masana'antu.
4. Magungunan Kafin Tsiro (Pre-Emergence Herbicides) – Ana fesa su kafin ciyawa ta tsiro domin hana iri yin germination da fitowa daga ƙasa.
5. Magungunan Bayan Tsiro (Post-Emergence Herbicides) – Ana amfani da su bayan ciyawa ta fito kuma tana girma.
6. Magungunan da Ke Yawo Cikin Tsiro (Systemic Herbicides) – Tsiron yana shanye su, sannan su bazu zuwa ganye, tushe, da saiwoyi har su kashe shukar gaba ɗaya.
7. Magungunan Hulɗa Kai Tsaye (Contact Herbicides) – Suna kashe kawai sassan ciyawar da maganin ya taɓa kai tsaye, kuma suna aiki cikin sauri.
8. Magungunan da Ke Aiki a Cikin Ƙasa (Soil-Applied Herbicides) – Suna ci gaba da aiki a cikin ƙasa domin hana sabuwar ciyawa tsiro.
9. Magungunan Ganye (Foliar Herbicides) – Ana fesawa a kan ganyen ciyawa, inda ake shanye su ta ganye domin kashe ciyawar.
10. Magungunan Hormone (Hormonal Herbicides) – Suna kwaikwayon hormones na tsiro, suna haifar da girma mara kyau wanda daga ƙarshe ke kashe ciyawar.
Me Ya Sa Wannan Yake da Muhimmanci?
✅ Yana inganta sarrafa ciyawa yadda ya kamata.
✅ Yana ƙara yawan amfanin gona da ingancin girbi.
✅ Yana rage amfani da magunguna ba tare da buƙata ba.
✅ Yana tallafa wa noma mai ɗorewa da kare muhalli.
✅ Yana taimakawa wajen rage yiwuwar ciyawa ta saba da magungunan kashe ciyawa ta hanyar amfani da magunguna masu hanyoyin aiki daban-daban (rotation).
Zaɓen maganin kashe ciyawa da ya dace yana farawa ne da fahimtar nau'insa da yadda yake aiki. Kyakkyawan tsarin sarrafa ciyawa yana tabbatar da lafiyar amfanin gona, ƙara yawan amfanin ƙasa, da samar da noma mai ɗorewa.

21/06/2026

Recommended Maize Seed Rate per Hectare
- Hybrid maize: 20–25 kg seed/ha
- Open-pollinated varieties (OPVs): 25–30 kg seed/ha

for most maize production systems, plant 2 seeds per hole at sowing.
At a spacing of 75 cm × 50 cm, planting 2 seeds per hole will give a plant population of approximately 53,000 plants per hectare after germination. Under this spacing, thinning is generally not necessary.
Alternatively, plant 2 seeds per hole at a spacing of 75 cm × 25 cm. After germination, thin to 1 healthy plant per stand if the plant population is too high. Where recommended and growing conditions are favorable, 2 plants per stand may be maintained.

The fertilizer requirement per hectare depends mainly on soil fertility and yield target, not only on spacing. However, for maize planted at 75 cm × 50 cm (about 53,000 plants/ha) or 75 cm × 25 cm (about 53,000 plants/ha after thinning to one plant per stand), the fertilizer recommendation per hectare is generally the same because the final plant population is similar.

Recommended Fertilizer Rate per Hectare
- Basal application (at planting or 1–2 weeks after planting)
NPK 15-15-15: 200–300 kg/ha
- Top dressing (4–6 weeks after planting)
Urea (46% N): 100–150 kg/ha
Alternative

Recommendation for Higher Yield
- NPK 20-10-10: 300–400 kg/ha
- Urea: 100–150 kg/ha applied in 1–2 splits

Per Plant Stand Equivalent
For a population of about 53,000 stands/ha:
- 300 kg NPK/ha ≈ 5.7 g per stand
- 150 kg Urea/ha ≈ 2.8 g per stand
Apply fertilizer 5–10 cm away from the plant and cover with soil to reduce nutrient loss.

For areas in Bauchi State with moderate soil fertility, a common recommendation is:
6 bags (300 kg) NPK 15-15-15 per hectare
3 bags (150 kg) Urea per hectare
This is often sufficient for good maize yields when rainfall is adequate and weeds are properly controlled.
This approach helps achieve the desired plant population while compensating for possible seedling losses.

05/06/2026

*MATSO KUSA DON SAMUN SABON BAYANI KO BINCIKE KAN NOMA TA DIRE*
No-Till (Noma Ba Tare da Noma Ƙasa Ba) da Barazanar Ƙunƙuntar Ƙasa da Ba a Gani
Wani sabon binciken kimiyya ya tabbatar da abin da ake zargi tun da daɗe: a tsarin noma na No-Till (ba tare da juyawa ko huda ƙasa ba), matsalar ƙunƙuntar ƙasa a ƙasa mai zurfi (subsoil compaction) na ƙaruwa, musamman a wuraren da manyan injinan noma ke yawan zirga-zirga kowace shekara.
Binciken ya nuna cewa sama da kashi 40% na filayen noma da ake gudanar da su ta tsarin No-Till na fuskantar haɗarin matsananciyar matsewar ƙasa a zurfi. Ba kamar matsalolin saman ƙasa ba, wannan matsalar sau da yawa tana ɓoye kuma tana iya ɗaukar shekaru masu yawa ko ma shekaru da dama kafin ta gyaru.
Illolin Ƙunƙuntar Ƙasa
Wannan matsalar na iya rage:
Girman daɗaɗɗun tushen amfanin gona.
Shigar ruwa cikin ƙasa (infiltration).
Zagayawar iska da samar da iskar oxygen ga tushen shuka.
Sha da amfani da sinadarai masu gina jiki.
Yawan amfanin gona (yield).
Saboda haka, iyakar yawan amfanin gona ba lallai ba ne ta samo asali daga ƙarancin takin zamani ko ingancin iri kawai; tana iya kasancewa sakamakon matsalolin tsarin jikin ƙasa (soil physics).
Fa'idodin No-Till
Duk da wannan ƙalubale, No-Till na da muhimmancin amfani:
Yana rage zaizayar ƙasa.
Yana taimakawa wajen adana danshin ƙasa.
Yana kare sinadaran halitta (organic matter) da ke cikin ƙasa.
Yana inganta lafiyar ƙasa a wasu fannoni.
Kalubalen da Ke Tare da Shi
Sai dai kuma akwai wasu matsaloli da ka iya biyo baya:
Ƙaruwa da yiwuwar ƙunƙuntar ƙasa.
Dogaro sosai ga magungunan kashe ciyawa (herbicides).
Wahalar gyara matsalolin da s**a faru a zurfin ƙasa.
Yadda Ƙasa Ke Farfaɗowa
Masu binciken sun bayyana cewa ana iya gyara lalacewar tsarin ƙasa ta hanyoyi biyu:
1. Hanyoyin halitta marasa rai (Abiotic factors):
Jikewa da bushewar ƙasa.
Daskarewa da narkewar ƙasa a yankuna masu sanyi.
2. Hanyoyin halittu masu rai (Biotic factors):
Girman tushen tsire-tsire wanda ke huda ƙasa.
Ayyukan ƙwayoyin halitta da ke haɗa barbashin ƙasa ta hanyar samar da wasu sinadarai masu ɗaure ƙasa tare.
Sai dai gyaran ƙasa daga matsananciyar matsewa yana iya ɗaukar lokaci mai tsawo sosai—fiye da tazarar da ke tsakanin lokutan ayyukan noma.
Kammalawa
A noma, ba abin da ake gani a saman ƙasa kaɗai yake da muhimmanci ba. Wani lokaci babbar matsalar da ke hana amfanin gona ƙaruwa tana ɓoye ne a ƙarƙashin ƙasa. Don haka, yayin da No-Till ke ba da fa'idodi masu yawa, yana da muhimmanci manoma su duba lafiyar ƙasa a zurfi tare da sarrafa zirga-zirgar manyan injina domin rage haɗarin ƙunƙuntar ƙasa.

03/06/2026

*DO YOU KNOW*
Choline Chloride is an effective plant growth regulator (PGR) widely used in agriculture to enhance photosynthesis, improve nutrient utilization, and promote crop growth.
Increases the size of roots and tubers (such as potatoes).
Improves fruit size, sweetness, and coloration.
Enhances seed germination and early plant vigor.
Increases stress tolerance and resistance to lodging (crop falling over).
Suitable for potatoes, sweet potatoes, ginger, garlic, peanuts, cereals, fruits, and vegetables.
When used correctly, Choline Chloride can help farmers achieve higher yields and better crop quality.

01/06/2026

GA GAGGAWAN SHAWARA GA MANOMAN JIHAR BAUCHI KAN ZABEN IRI DA YANAYIN RUWAN SAMA
Yayin da ake ci gaba da kakar noma ta bana, Hukumar Raya Aikin Noma ta Jihar Bauchi (BSADP) tana jan hankalin dukkan manoma kan muhimmancin zaɓen irin amfanin gona da ya dace da yanayin damina a yankunansu.
An lura cewa manoma da dama suna mayar da hankali ne wajen samun iri ba tare da la’akari da tsawon lokacin da irin zai ɗauka kafin ya nuna ba da kuma tsawon lokacin ruwan sama da ake sa ran samu a yankin da suke noma ba. Saboda sauye-sauyen yanayi da ake fuskanta a yanzu, ciki har da jinkirin fara damina ko kuma dakatar ruwan sama da wuri a wasu yankuna, amfani da irin amfanin gona masu dogon lokacin nuna na iya haifar da raguwar amfanin gona ko ma asarar amfanin gaba ɗaya.
Saboda haka, ana ƙarfafa manoma da su:
• Zaɓi irin amfanin gona bisa ga lokacin nunarsa da dacewarsa da yanayin ruwan sama na yankinsu.
• Fi ba da fifiko ga irin amfanin gona masu saurin nuna da kuma masu matsakaicin lokacin nuna, musamman a yankunan da ake samun dakatar ruwan sama da wuri.
• Nemi shawara daga jami’an yaɗa fasahar noma kafin sayen iri da fara shuka.
• Sayi ingantattun iri da aka tantance kuma aka amince da su daga amintattun wuraren sayarwa.
• Bi hasashen yanayi da shawarwarin noma da hukumomin da abin ya shafa ke fitarwa.
• Yi amfani da hanyoyin noma masu jure sauyin yanayi domin rage haɗarin asarar amfanin gona.
Yanke shawara mai kyau wajen zaɓen iri yana da matuƙar muhimmanci wajen samun amfanin gona mai kyau da tabbatar da wadatar abinci a gida da ma al’umma baki ɗaya.
Ana roƙon manoma da su yaɗa wannan saƙo ga sauran manoma da al’ummominsu domin ƙara wayar da kai.
Tare da kyakkyawan tsari da bin dabarun noma da s**a dace da yanayin damina, za mu iya ƙara yawan amfanin gona da ƙarfafa juriya ga sauye-sauyen yanayi a faɗin Jihar Bauchi.
Majiyar Bayani:
Bauchi State Agricultural Development Programme (BSADP), Hedikwatar Bauchi
Extension Department – Sasakawa Unit
BYJ

26/04/2026

Plants don’t always need more treatment they need better timing.
In modern agriculture, when crops face stress, the common reaction is to add more: more fertilizer, more biostimulants, or more protection. But what if the real issue isn’t what we apply — it’s when we apply it?
Plants don’t respond to inputs in isolation.
They respond based on their physiological state at a specific moment.
During early to moderate stress, plants actively regulate themselves. Hormonal pathways are engaged, reactive oxygen species (ROS) act as signaling molecules, and defense mechanisms are being prepared. At this stage, the plant is still in control.
Applying certain products too early can interfere with these natural processes. Instead of helping, we may unintentionally disrupt the plant’s ability to activate its own defense system.
On the other hand, when stress becomes severe and prolonged, the plant shifts from control to survival mode. Ethylene levels rise, growth slows, and cellular damage begins. At this point, intervention may be too late for full recovery. The same product can produce completely different results depending on timing:
Too early: it may suppress essential signals
Too late: it may be insufficient to prevent damage
This points to a different mindset: Not more inputs — but better decisions.
Understanding when a plant is transitioning from adaptation to damage is far more valuable than simply increasing treatments.
In simple terms:
Effective crop management is not about doing more —
It’s about doing the right thing at the right time.
Key takeaways:
Smart decisions matter more than simply adding more inputs
Timing is critical — intervene before the plant shifts from stress response to damage

11/04/2026

Kada Ka Yi Watsi Da Wannan Alamar Gargadi!
Idan ka lura da majina mai kauri mai launin rawaya ko fari tana fita daga hancin akuya, wannan galibi alama ce ta mummunar cutar numfashi. Wannan matsala na iya zama sakamakon cutar pneumonia ta ƙwayoyin cuta, cutar PPR (Peste des Petits Ruminants), rashin isasshen iska mai kyau, muhalli mai kura, ko ma kamuwar tsutsar huhu (lungworm).
Manyan Alamomin Da Ya Kamata Ka Lura Da Su:
Majina mai kauri daga hanci
Tari
Zazzabi
Rauni ko rashin cin abinci
Wahalar numfashi
Abin Da Ya Kamata Ka Yi Nan Da Nan:
Ware akuya mai cutar daga sauran
Auna zafin jikinta ( 38.5–40°C)
Inganta shigar iska da rage kura
Tuntuɓi likitan dabbobi da wuri
Magani Na Iya Hada Da:
Magungunan kashe ƙwayoyin cuta (antibiotics) (da shawarar likita)
Magungunan rage kumburi
Ba da maganin tsutsotsi (idan ana zargin lungworm)
Bitamin don ƙarfafa jiki
Rigakafi Ya Fi Magani:
Yin allurar rigakafin PPR duk shekara
Tsabtace muhalli tare da isasshen iska
Guje wa cunkoso
Bin tsarin ba da maganin tsutsotsi akai-akai
Gano cuta da wuri yana ceton rayuka kuma yana kare dukkan dabbobin ka.
Akuya mai lafiya ita ce akuya mai kawo riba!
Domin samun ƙarin shawarwari da bayanai na yau da kullum kan kiwon ku tuntubemu.
Source: Dr Ibrahim Ibrahim

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