National Telescope national telescope newspaper
The Federal ministry of Agriculture and rural development (FMARD) in line with Agricultural development project (ADP) in Edo trained 55 cassava farmers on processing and utilisation
The farmers were picked from each geopolitical zones
The state coordinator,Edo FMARD office, Dr Samuel Owoicho revealed this during the two days training opened at the ADP training hall in Benin. He said intensive training will be given to the farmers on how to plant,how to manage pest diseases, and post harvest handling.
His representative, Mr Amadin Micheal, a staff of the ministry,said training will help participants productivity, gives them more clue on cassava production and serves as wealth creator to them
The project manager, Edo ADP, Dr Edward Izevbigie also advised the participants to make good use of the training in other to help their productivity
“This training is commendable and in line with the state government agricultural policies in the state. “
Izevbigie said, “I would like to encourage you all to listen carefully to the modern way of cassava production. Where you are not clear, ask questions, seek for advice and assistance and there after apply them and extend the knowledge acquired to other farmers.”
(Truth live news)
