Gombe Farmers Boost Yields with Drought-Resistant Seeds Under ACReSAL
Oluwafunbi Bello 
Gombe State Coordinator of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes Project, Dr Sani Jauro
GOMBE, Nigeria – More than 2,000 farmers in Gombe State adopt climate-resilient practices as a targeted adaptation programme delivers drought-resistant seeds, farm mechanisation and irrigation upgrades across vulnerable communities.
The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes Project (ACReSAL) reaches 2,071 farmers in 55 clusters within 15 months, according to state coordinator Sani Jauro on Tuesday.
“We distributed drought-resistant seedlings engineered for delayed or erratic rainfall,” Jauro tells journalists, describing climate change as a mounting threat to productivity and food security.
Beyond seeds, ACReSAL expands access to multipurpose tractors at subsidised rates, sharply reducing land-preparation time for smallholders. “Tasks that once took nearly three weeks can now be completed quickly,” Jauro says, noting that speed is critical as rainfall patterns become unpredictable.
The project also rehabilitates the Balanga Dam Canal, with a second phase expected to enable year-round irrigation for thousands of farmers, stabilise food supply, temper prices and create jobs. A new training hub equips extension workers with skills in soil health assessment, environmental monitoring and farmer advisory services. Gombe Farmers Boost Yields with Drought-Resistant Seeds Under ACReSAL
Jauro credits the backing of Governor Inuwa Yahaya for enabling interventions across agriculture, water and environmental management. As climate pressures intensify, he says, scaling resilient inputs and infrastructure offers a practical pathway to safeguard livelihoods in semi-arid Nigeria.
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