Ben Ezechime, Enugu
The Enugu State Fadama platform under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme, has carried out a training workshop for farmers in the state on effective utilisation and maintenance of power tiller machines.
The training workshop was designed to enhance agricultural productivity and improve livelihoods of farmers in the state.
The three-day training, held at six various locations for 408 farmers from 51 Farmers’ Community Associations (FCAs), drawn from the 17 LGAs was aimed at equiping the farmers with the necessary skills and knowledge to optimise the use of power tiller machines distributed to them by the Enugu State Government.
Speaking at the event, the Head of Technical Services, Enugu Fadama, Engr. Godson Onugwu, said the training was crucial for the farmers, as it would enable them to increase their productivity, reduce labour costs, and enhance their overall livelihood.
Engr Onugwu affirmed the State Government’s commitment to supporting farmers in the state, adding that the workshop demonstrated its dedication to empowering them with modern farming techniques.
He commended Enugu State Government under the leadership of Dr. Peter Mbah for empowering farmers with mechanised system of agriculture.
Onugwu enjoined the participants to take the training seriously in order to maximise the positive impact towards agricultural productivity and food security.
The trainees were trained on the use of Power tiller machine operation and safety precautions; Maintenance and troubleshooting technique; Soil preparation and planting methods; Best practices for machine repair and maintenance among others.
One of the participants who spoke on behalf of the farmers, Benson Ude from Amoli Farmers Community Association (FCAs) in Awgu Local Government Area, appreciated the State Government and Fadama team.
