From Ahmad Muhammad, Bauchi
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has trained 60 hibiscus farmers on post harvest handling techniques and integrated pest disease management as well as empowered 100 farmers each with farm inputs in Bauchi State.
Mr Abdullahi Abubakar, Director Federal Department of Agriculture, stated this at the opening ceremony of the workshop on Wednesday in Bauchi.
He said the programme would assist in reducing post-harvest losses as well as the adoption of improve production integrated pest and disease management (IPM) by the farmers.
“At least 100 farmers were empowered with a park of farm inputs that comprises crop growth enhancer, improved seeds and pesticides.”
Our correspondent reports that the Workshop is with the theme “Adoption of Improved Production Integrated Pest and Disease Management (IPM) and Post Harvest Handling Techniques,”
Abubakar,represented by Mrs Oje-Imoje Linda of Horticulture Division FMAFS, said hibiscus is effective for treatment of common cold, prevention of constipation, weakness, healthy pregnancy, and maintains healthy teeth and gums.
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