FCT
FCT ACReSAL Project trains Students on Green House farming
The Federal Capital Territory Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has trained students of the College of Education, Zuba, with skills in greenhouse farming.
The four-day capacity-building workshop is aimed at promoting climate-smart agriculture among young people, focused on providing practical knowledge to mitigate the effects of climate change through controlled-environment farming.
Declaring the programme open, the FCT ACReSAL Project Coordinator, Mrs. Caroline Opara who was represented at the event by Mr. Kayode Sanni ,Agriculture Officer of the project, explained that the training aligns with Component B of the project, which focuses on building community climate resilience. Mr. Sanni emphasized the importance of engaging the younger generation.
"The idea of bringing the project to the college is not only to sensitize the younger generation but to train them on the nitty-gritty involved in the practice," Mr. Sanni stated.
He noted that greenhouse farming serves as a veritable strategy to combat the adverse effects of climate change by enabling all-year-round food production. The curriculum covered comprehensive aspects of greenhouse management, including land preparation, irrigation systems, pest and disease control and climate regulation techniques
"For students of the College, this training bridges the gap between theoretical agriculture and real-world application. They are not just learning about farming; they are learning how to farm professionally". Kayode noted
Delivering the technical session, the resource person from Dizingof the firm handling the project, Mr.Jacob Idah highlighted the value of hands-on experience. He stated that the students received practical training in seedling development, nutrient management, water application and post-harvest handling procedures.
"The greenhouse will serve as an avenue to enhance all-year farming under controlled conditions," Mr.Jacob Idah said.
Mr. Haruna Akusidi, a lecturer at the institution on his part, described the initiative as a welcome development, noting that it provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in areas they have only learned about in class. He added, "This greenhouse will not only benefit the students but also staff members of the college who may wish to learn and apply these techniques on their personal farms."
During an assessment visit to the training site, the FCT ACReSAL Project Coordinator, Mrs. Caroline Opara, praised the students for their active participation and interest in the practical sessions.
Mrs. Opara disclosed that the project has received clearance to establish additional greenhouses across the six Area Councils of the FCT. She assured that Community Interest Groups (CIGs) selected to manage these facilities would receive comprehensive training similar to that provided to the College of Education students.
"It is imperative to know that ACReSAL is not just about the environment but also the livelihood of the people and the greenhouse will empower the people with a source of income to support their livelihood," she added
The four-day capacity-building workshop is aimed at promoting climate-smart agriculture among young people, focused on providing practical knowledge to mitigate the effects of climate change through controlled-environment farming.
Declaring the programme open, the FCT ACReSAL Project Coordinator, Mrs. Caroline Opara who was represented at the event by Mr. Kayode Sanni ,Agriculture Officer of the project, explained that the training aligns with Component B of the project, which focuses on building community climate resilience. Mr. Sanni emphasized the importance of engaging the younger generation.
"The idea of bringing the project to the college is not only to sensitize the younger generation but to train them on the nitty-gritty involved in the practice," Mr. Sanni stated.
He noted that greenhouse farming serves as a veritable strategy to combat the adverse effects of climate change by enabling all-year-round food production. The curriculum covered comprehensive aspects of greenhouse management, including land preparation, irrigation systems, pest and disease control and climate regulation techniques
"For students of the College, this training bridges the gap between theoretical agriculture and real-world application. They are not just learning about farming; they are learning how to farm professionally". Kayode noted
Delivering the technical session, the resource person from Dizingof the firm handling the project, Mr.Jacob Idah highlighted the value of hands-on experience. He stated that the students received practical training in seedling development, nutrient management, water application and post-harvest handling procedures.
"The greenhouse will serve as an avenue to enhance all-year farming under controlled conditions," Mr.Jacob Idah said.
Mr. Haruna Akusidi, a lecturer at the institution on his part, described the initiative as a welcome development, noting that it provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in areas they have only learned about in class. He added, "This greenhouse will not only benefit the students but also staff members of the college who may wish to learn and apply these techniques on their personal farms."
During an assessment visit to the training site, the FCT ACReSAL Project Coordinator, Mrs. Caroline Opara, praised the students for their active participation and interest in the practical sessions.
Mrs. Opara disclosed that the project has received clearance to establish additional greenhouses across the six Area Councils of the FCT. She assured that Community Interest Groups (CIGs) selected to manage these facilities would receive comprehensive training similar to that provided to the College of Education students.
"It is imperative to know that ACReSAL is not just about the environment but also the livelihood of the people and the greenhouse will empower the people with a source of income to support their livelihood," she added