ABUJA – In a proactive move to ensure a bountiful harvest this farming season, the Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat of the FCT Administration has launched an intensive capacity-building workshop for its Agricultural Field Officers.
This initiative aims to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of agricultural services provided to farmers, addressing significant losses due to inadequate knowledge of effective agricultural practices.
Themed “Prevention, Identification, Diagnosis, and Management of Common Crop Diseases,” the workshop seeks to empower field officers with the expertise to deliver superior services to farmers, enabling them to combat crop diseases and enhance productivity.
The FCT Administration, led by Honourable Minister Barrister Nyesom Wike and Minister of State Mariya Mahmoud, prioritizes agriculture to achieve food and nutrition security in the FCT.
The workshop emphasizes the integration of traditional farming methods with modern agricultural practices, ensuring small-scale farmers access advanced technologies through the involvement of the Agriculture Development Project (ADP) in grassroots initiatives.
With a robust communication channel established across all 62 wards of the FCT, farmers will receive vital information, ensuring they are well-informed and supported.
This initiative marks the beginning of an informed and empowered farming community capable of achieving unprecedented agricultural success, promising prosperity for the FCT populace.
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