In a drastic effort to provide access to improved seeds and seedlings, machinery, and training for rural or smallholder farmers; Zowasel, represented by Mrs. Priscilla Charles Udoh was in Okobo Local Government Area to sensitize women farmers in Okobo on available opportunities for #cassava farmers #pepper farmers, #tomatoes farmers #yam farmers and #oilpalm farming.

The project which is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 5: Women Empowerment and Gender Equality was also facilitated and supported by the Uyo Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (UYOCCIMA) and Palatehub.

Addressing the farmers, the field representative of Zowasel, Mrs. Priscilla Charles Udoh explained that Smallholder farmers in Akwa Ibom State are yet to significantly increase their yield per hectare, as the State still records the lowest among its peers.This she said has happened despite the enormous potential in Akwa Ibom’s agricultural sector.

She pointed out that Smallholder farmers have limited access to improved seeds and seedlings, machinery, and training. As a result, farm yields and farmers’ income has remained perpetually low, thus making the sector unattractive to the younger population.

Over 150 women drawn from across the ten political wards in Okobo attended the training and expressed their willingness to participate in the practical training which will commence soon.

Victor Paul Unoh | First Media NaijaTV | Uyo
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