{
  "id": 16007820,
  "title": "‘Modern farming solutions can boost Kano farmers’ output by 45%’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/modern-farming-solutions-can-boost-kano-farmers-output-by-45",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-22T05:14:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/modern-farming-solutions-can-boost-kano-farmers-output-by-45/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr Emeka Okoh, Managing Director of Gexa Nigeria Limited, has expressed optimism that farmers in Kano State could boost their agricultural output by up to 45 percent through the adoption of modern farming techniques. At the Gexa Agriculture Forum in Kano, Okoh discussed the potential of Gexa's agricultural products to enhance farming practices, increase yields, and reduce labor demands. The company's solutions aim to improve efficiency and lower production costs, ultimately enabling farmers to achieve higher yields. Gleb Zakhrian, Expert Director of Gexa Group of Companies, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of embracing modern agricultural solutions to tackle the challenges faced by farmers. The Kano State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Danjuma Mahmud Yankatsari, represented by Dr Rabi'u Aminu Dawakin Kudu, praised Gexa for its efforts to simplify farming activities and enhance agricultural output. The state government pledged its continued support and collaboration with the company to provide farmers with the resources needed to improve their operations. Comrade Kamilu Abubakar Mai Gamji, Chairman of the United Farmers Association, echoed the sentiment, highlighting the potential of improved farming techniques and innovations to strengthen agricultural production in Kano State. He urged farmers to adopt modern approaches to overcome production challenges, increase yields, and enhance their livelihoods. The forum drew participation from over 200 farmers from the 44 local government areas of Kano State, as well as representatives from other states and various stakeholders in the agricultural sector.",
  "summary": "The Managing Director of Gexa Nigeria Limited, Dr Emeka Okoh, has said farmers in Kano State could increase agricultural output by up to 45 per cent through the adoption of modern farming solutions. Okoh stated this at the Gexa Agriculture Forum in Kano, where farmers and other stakeholders discussed ways to improve productivity, reduce labour […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}