‎Oyo Government Sensitises Farmers on Climate Forecast, Flags off 2026 Farming Season

‎Oyo Government Sensitises Farmers on Climate Forecast, Flags off 2026 Farming Season
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‎The Oyo State Government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, has sensitised the farmers across the state to take advantage of seasonal climate forecasts to guide their farming activities and improve agricultural productivity.
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‎The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, while flagging off the 2026 Farming Season at the Local Government Staff Hall, Oyo State Secretariat, Ibadan, gave the advice.
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‎He said the seasonal climate prediction serves as an important early warning system that provides farmers with vital information on rainfall patterns, the onset, and cessation of the rainy season, the length of the cropping season, possible dry spells, and temperature variations.
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‎The commissioner explained that the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction released by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency indicates that Oyo State may experience varying dry spell conditions across some Local Government Areas, stressing the need for farmers to pay close attention to weather advisories while planning their farming activities.
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‎In his contribution, the State Coordinator, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Engineer Samson Adetunji, commended the Oyo State Government for its sustained commitment to agricultural development and farmers’ welfare, adding that the leadership of Bola Tinubu, remains committed to supporting farmers across the country through policies and programmes aimed at boosting food production and ensuring national food security.
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‎Also speaking, the Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter, Mr. Adewumi Abass, appreciated the government on behalf of farmers in the state.
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‎He noted that information on weather forecasts is important, particularly considering the global challenges posed by climate change, and urged farmers to strictly adhere to the predictions released by NiMet to avoid losses and ensure a successful farming season.
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