Bayelsa targets 300 tonnes of local rice by year-end

The Bayelsa State government has announced a production target of 300 tonnes of locally grown rice to be achieved by the end of the year. This initiative is part of a broader agricultural strategy aimed at increasing the state's food supply and reducing reliance on external sources.

Governor Douye Diri has publicly encouraged the state's youth population to participate in farming activities to support this goal. The administration views the expansion of local rice production as a dual-purpose effort intended to bolster regional food security while simultaneously generating new employment opportunities for residents.