FG trains 800 farmers in 3 Sokoto local governments

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through its Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, has organized training for not less than 800 farmers in three Local Government Areas of Sokoto State.

The participants were drawn from communities in Yabo, Bodinga, and Shagari Local Government Areas of the state. While 600 farmers were trained on organic farming and organic manure compost making, another 200 people were educated on the conduct of integrated soil fertility management technology.

In his remarks, the Facilitator, Dr. Abdullahi Bako Rabah of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, highlighted the economic and environmental benefits of organic fertilizers.

According to him: “This waste that we considered of no value can nutrient enrich our crops for food security. Studies have revealed that organic fertilizers can enrich the water holding capacity and sustain microbial life within the soil than inorganic fertilizers.

He advised the farmers to henceforth take advantage of the numerous wastes within their areas and convert them into organic fertilizer which according to him is accessible, affordable, and sustainable.

Also speaking, Mallam Abdullahi said the training will motivate farmers in the country to use their natural resources towards improving crop production without waiting for synthetic fertilizers from the government.

“We want the farmers to know that organic fertilizers give all the nutrients and elements to ensure plant growth, unlike chemical fertilizers that are of limited compositions.” He explained.

In his remarks, the village head of Dagawa, Alhaji Aliyu Dagawa appraised the Federal Government for imparting knowledge to the farmers, which he said is not only important but also contemporary.

He added that the local technology on accessing organic fertilizers will enable farmers in the community to increase crop production such as millet, maize, rice, bean, and sweet potatoes among others.

One of the female participants who spoke with our correspondent, Hajiya Jimmah Modi, said the participation of women in the training session will further encourage them in farming activities.

The training, organized by the department of Agricultural Land and Climate Change Management Services were conducted in both theoretical and practical sessions by the resource persons.

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