Agriculture
Lack Of Awareness Bane Of Organic Agriculture Processes-Expert
Lecturer, Department of Soil Science and Land Resources Management, University of Uyo Dr. Jude Obi, has described a lack of awareness as the cog in the wheel of acceleration of organic agriculture processes and practices in the country.
Obi said this during his online presentation on `Organic Agriculture to the Rescue’ organized by Journalists Go Organic Initiative.
He stated that although conventional production system and practices have compromised the overall environmental parameters, organic agriculture practices and production systems have come to the rescue.
According to him, the conventional system was presented as the only alternative to sustainable food production and security but did not foresee the debilitating effect it will have on both the environment and health of humanity.
“The conventional practice was packaged, popularised and widely adopted either for the available knowledge as at then or for the selfish capitalist end as obtained now e.g. GM foods.
“While the previously practiced traditional system was presented as deficient in the prerequisites to feed the geometrically growing human population.
“The developed countries made tremendous progress with intensive use of systems that led to deteriorated global climatic conditions with which Africa currently does not have the capacity to withstand, therefore, we must go back to healthy farming.”
Obi who is also the Coordinator for the Knowledge Centre for Organic Agriculture (KCOA) in Africa reiterated, however, that organic agriculture is about the dire need to feed the world’s growing population with healthy food.
“Humans has been confronted with strange ailments that are clearly pointing at the conventional agricultural practices, hence the need and every reason to practice agriculture with safety and health as priorities.
`Organic agriculture is the affordable way to provide quality agricultural goods and services in harmony with nature.
“Therefore, efforts should be made by all stakeholders to popularise the practice’’.
Agriculture
Group Trains 600 Bauchi Women In Modern Farm Skills
By Rakyat Liadi
The Nisa’u Sunnah, a faith-based group, has trained 600 women in modern farming skills in Bauchi State.
Hajiya Rakiya Dabo, the Group Lead, said this at the end of a 3-day training exercise for sustainable agric development on Tuesday in Bauchi.
According to her, the exercise is being conducted in collaboration between the group and Jama’atul Izalatul Bidi’a Waikamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS).
She said the training exercise was designed to equip women with the skills to improve farming activities and contribute to the state’s economic growth.
“Women play a vital role in the development of our communities, and it is essential that we provide them with the necessary tools and support to succeed,” she said.
In a presentation, Dr Ibrahim Disina, said Muslim women were the backbone of the society, adding that their contributions to the economy and social development cannot be overstated.
He advised the participants to utilise the skills learnt to improve their talents and economic growth for the benefit of the society.
Prof. Zubairu Madaki, Chairman of the JIBWIS in the state, lauded the gesture, and enjoined the beneficiaries to respect their husbands in line with Islamic perspectives.
“As women, you have a critical role to play in maintaining harmony in the home and promoting peaceful co-existence in the community,” he said.
He also encouraged them to utilise the ideas shared during the training for a better future.
“The knowledge and skills you have acquired are not only for your personal benefit but also for the benefit of your families and communities,” he said.
Aisha Mohammed, one of the participants, lauded the gesture and promised to step down the skills in her community.
“I am grateful for this opportunity, and I’m committed to sharing my newfound skills with other women in my community.”
The participants were drawn from 20 local government areas of the state.
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