Diversification in Agriculture is an important mechanism for economic growth. Farm Diversification is achieved by adding new money-making activities such as cash crops exports, setting up breakfast barn, agricultural exhibitions or farm produce fair to generate more income.
To this end, Olam Nigeria in collaboration with Action Health Incorporated commemorated the international Youth day 2019 with a focus on creating awareness for diversification in Cocoa farming by young people for economic growth. The event was held at Gani Fawehinmi Arcade, Igbatoro road, Ondo State house of assembly complex, Akure, Ondo State.
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The hallmark of the event was orchestrated by free medical tests such as; Blood pressure, weights, Hepatitis B, and HIV for the farmers. These tests were also followed by the administration of drugs to ailing farmers where competent medical practitioners were on the ground for consultation.
Other aspects of the event were lectures focussing on nutrition and promotion of healthy practices among farmers where farmers were thought that cleanliness is a prerequisite for healthy living.
The event was honoured by Ms Prerna Bhatiya (Brand Manager, OLAM), Adewumi Olusegun (Executive Secretary Cocoa Association of Nigeria, CAN) being represented by Dr Akinola, Comrade Adeola Adegoke (The President Cocoa Farmers Association of (CFAN). They stressed the need for Youths and other able-bodied men to venture into agriculture.
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