The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has announced plans to introduce electric tractors and solar-powered irrigation systems in its proposed climate-smart farm estates across Nigeria.
The initiative is aimed at reducing farming costs, promoting sustainable agricultural practices and improving food production through the adoption of clean energy technologies.
Electric tractors, which operate on rechargeable batteries rather than diesel, are expected to reduce farmers’ dependence on fuel, while solar-powered irrigation systems will provide a reliable water supply, particularly during dry seasons.
NALDA, under the leadership of its Executive Secretary, Cornelius Adebayo, also disclosed plans to transform abandoned and degraded lands into large-scale agricultural estates through the Renewed Hope Mega Farm Estate Programme.
According to the authority, farmers operating within the estates will have access to irrigated farmland, solar-powered water systems, storage facilities and agro-processing infrastructure.
The authority has also commenced the construction of smart greenhouses in Abuja, equipped with solar-powered water supply systems and cold storage facilities to minimise post-harvest losses.
The development forms part of efforts to modernise Nigeria’s agricultural sector, strengthen food security and encourage climate-smart farming through the deployment of sustainable technologies.