Agriculture

Lack Of Awareness Bane Of Organic Agriculture Processes-Expert

Published

3 years ago

September 18, 2021

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’’.

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Agriculture

Shaping youths’ perception of Agriculture through Agrovest reality TV show

Published

4 months ago

August 21, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Agrovest reality Television show initiative aims to influence and change the way young people think about agriculture, redirecting a positive mental attitude .

Reality TV shows are TV programs where ordinary people are filmed in real life situations rather than actors.

Shaping ,implies molding or forming a new perspective of Agriculture on the minds of youths will go a long way in bringing about a change of attitude among young people.

Dr Emmanuel Abuhson ,CEO Tremma Agro Limited and the initiator of the Agrovest reality Television show says Agrovest reality TV show seeks to challenge negative stereotypes and misconceptions about agriculture among young people and showcase the exciting and rewarding aspects of agriculture.

One thing that stands out for the show is the trend of making agriculture attractive to the youths while giving them a positive and constructive perception of agriculture .

Abuhson said this during a stakeholder meeting held in Abuja that the word Agrovest has been coined from two word meaning Agro from agriculture and vest from investment (Agrovest) .

37 boisterous young Nigerians would be selected from the 36 states and will be competing for a 60-day periods in a Agrovest reality TV show between the ages of 18 to 40.

He said that each of the 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory, will have one representative each. Which will make a total of 37 boisterous young Nigerians that will be competing in the
Agrovest reality TV show.

He said Agrovest is an edutainment TV reality show’s that its objective is to change the narrative in the agricultural sector.The show is a comprehensive agriculture training, advocacy and mentoring program delivered on an entertainment platform.

“These representatives from each state will showcase creative ways of exploring the agriculture industry, commercial insights and more .

“ The representative from each state will live and work together as a team on various agricultural chores that would be given to them during the competition.

“ This is where the commodities association comes in ,they will be training the participants on various agriculture commodities and will also form part of the judges to select who emerges the winner(s)as the case might be,” he said.

He also said that the selected participants will be required to complete all of these duties tasks over the course of the 60 days period and the winner will walk away with a N20 million cash reward and other consolation prizes that we will shortly disclose soon.

“ The idea is an effort to support our efforts in the food sector, innovation, and food security narratives across the country, shifting old viewpoints and making agriculture really appealing. Thereby gaining youth participation in agriculture,” he added.

“ This is in alignment with the President’s vision to ensure food security and the food crisis we have in all over the world.

“ I commend the support and commitment of the stakeholders including the Ministry of Agriculture and all our partners who are working day and night to make this project a reality.

The Presidents of various commodities including soursop, bamboos ,sesame were present at the first stakeholders meeting held in Abuja.

The Office of Senior Special Assistant
to the President on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation ( HAPA) are in Collaboration with AgroVest TV Reality show.

Others partners are the Ministry of Agriculture, commodity association and other agriculture stakeholders across the country and globally.

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