By Jako Keke, March 15, 2026.
A community development strategist has said that the adoption of regenerative agriculture could transform the economy of Taraba State within the next five years if deliberate investments and strategic partnerships are sustained.
The Executive Director of Taraba Youths Transformation Initiative, , made the assertion while announcing a 60-day Intensive Training on Regenerative Agroforestry scheduled to begin on Monday, March 16.
Yakubu described the training, themed “Biological Mastery: Transition from Chemical Dependency to Regenerative Profitability,” as a major step toward reshaping the future of agriculture in Taraba.
According to him, the programme is designed to equip farmers with modern knowledge and regenerative farming techniques that restore soil health, increase productivity and unlock the full economic potential of the state’s agricultural sector.
He noted that successful agricultural economies around the world thrive because they prioritize research, innovation and modern farming systems.
“Across the world, nations that have invested heavily in research and modern agricultural practices record higher productivity and economic returns than those relying on traditional methods,” Yakubu said.
He explained that Taraba State possesses vast fertile land and favourable climatic conditions that make it suitable for high-value crops such as cocoa, stressing that the development of regenerative agroforestry systems could turn the state into a major agricultural hub in Nigeria.
Yakubu further highlighted a collaboration with an American-based organization, , which is advancing agroforestry and regenerative agriculture initiatives.
He said the partnership offers Taraba farmers the opportunity to transition from outdated farming practices to climate-smart agricultural systems that improve yields, protect the environment and increase farmers’ income.
The development strategist added that with deliberate investment in cocoa and other cash crops, Taraba could witness a significant economic transformation within five years.
Such a transformation, he said, would create thousands of jobs, stimulate rural economies and strengthen the state’s position as a leading agricultural producer in Nigeria.
Yakubu also called on the state government to sustain policies that support regenerative agriculture and the development of cash crops.
He specifically urged the Governor of Taraba State, , to continue championing initiatives that promote modern agricultural practices and youth participation in farming.
According to him, visionary leadership and sustained investment in agriculture will empower farmers and inspire young people to see agriculture as a viable pathway to innovation, prosperity and sustainable development.
“Taraba has the land and the people. What remains is sustained investment and visionary leadership to unlock an agricultural revolution that will redefine the economic future of the state for generations to come,” he said.
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