The Oyo State government has commenced a capacity-building programme for 1,950 farmers across the 33 local councils in the state, as part of its continued efforts in ensuring food security.
While declaring the training opened in Ibadan, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Olasunkanmi Olaleye, said the event will create a sustainable agricultural ecosystem that boosts food production in Nigeria.
Speaking through the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Abosede Owoeye, the Commissioner disclosed that government is investing in the state’s future through its various trainings for farmers, adding that Governor SeyiMakinde-led administration recognises the crucial role farmers play in ensuring food security and economic prosperity.
According to Olaleye: “The training programme encompasses various areas, 660 farmers will receive training on pasture establishment, management, conservation, and artificial insemination techniques, 300 farmers will learn about climate-smart agriculture, focusing on high-value crop production and effective weed management strategies, 140 young farmers will receive training on beekeeping practices,100 participants will learn about shea butter production techniques, 90 participants will receive training on locust bean processing methods, 660 youths, women, and retirees will receive specialised training on mushroom cultivation across all zones in the state.”
He therefore, urged the participants to take full advantage of the training, emphasising that the government has engaged resource persons to ensure a comprehensive learning experience
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