Irrigation and Dry-Season Farming

The Tinubu administration is expanding food production beyond the rainy season through irrigation and dry-season farming across participating agricultural areas.

Reliable water access allows farmers to grow crops all year round. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is pairing these interventions with market and productivity measures.

Farming beyond a single season

Dry-season agriculture is central to the ministry's drive to increase domestic food production. The National Agricultural Growth Scheme–Agro-Pocket supports farmers with inputs and productivity measures, working with development partners and participating states.

The ministry's November 2025 update reports the expansion of wheat production across successive dry-season cycles. Nigerian farmers are growing more wheat at home, reducing reliance on imports of a staple consumed in every household.

Research opening new options

The ministry is also advancing research into rainfed wheat. This complements irrigated cultivation and gives farmers additional ways to grow the crop, widening the areas where wheat can be produced.

A stronger food system

Irrigation works alongside improved seed, timely inputs, soil management, crop protection and better post-harvest handling. The programme is part of a complete agricultural system that includes research, extension services and access to markets.

For farmers, dry-season production means a second income and more productive use of their land. For the nation, it means more dependable domestic food supply. The Tinubu administration is building an agricultural sector that produces all year round and feeds more Nigerians from Nigerian farms.