FG Begins Training Of Cassava Farmers In Northwest

The Federal Government has commenced capacity training for cassava farmers in the Northwest aimed at bridging gaps in cassava production in the area.

The training organised by Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, is to address yield gap in cassava production and expose farmers to new techniques.

In his address at the event which held in Birnin Kebbi, a director in the ministry, Karina Babangida said though Nigeria cassava yield is below 10 metric tons per hectare; it is still the leading cassava producer in the world.

Babangida, who was represented by Hakeem Raji, a deputy director, said Nigeria has the potential of producing more than 40 metric tons per hectare, if farmers adopt appropriate measures.

These, she said, include efficient technologies and improved agronomic practices and cropping systems

She explained that the workshop was to expose the farmers to the opportunities to improve their production.