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Gov Kefas to partner foreign company, boost farming activities in Taraba

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Taraba state governor, Dr Agbu Kefas on Tuesday signed documents with an international company (Knight A.S) from the Czech Republic to supply modern farm equipment.

A press statement signed by the chief press secretary to the governor, Mr Yusuf Sands, quoted
Kefas as saying, “the agreement is for the supply of 750 new global multi-purpose mini tractors and 100 sets of Cabrio compact tractors, accessories, tools, and spare parts for small and medium scale farmers in Taraba state.”

According to the statement, “the move was in fulfilment of the administration’s promise to collaborate with foreign investors to modernize farming practices in the state to enable local farmers to compete globally.”

The statement also disclosed that the farm equipment are to be delivered within the first 100 days of the administration at the cost of 100 million euros, with 50 million euros for the 750 global mini tractors and 50 million euros for the 100 cabrio compact tractors.

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