Nigeria, Nov. 25 -- The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), on Thursday, distributed starter packs, worth N1.5 million, to 30 farmers in South East to increase Rice Production in the country.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 25kg of certified rice seeds of FARO 44 variety, three litres of 2,4-D post emergence herbicide and two litres of liquid fertilizer went to each farmer.

The distribution of the materials took place at the FMARD office in Enugu with farmers from Anambra, Imo, Ebonyi, Abia and the host state, Enugu, in attendance.

In his opening address, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammed Abubakar, said the Ministry is working towards making the nation self-sufficie...