Rivers Farmers Workshop Holds, ’Morrow

Rivers State Cooperative Federation in partnership with MaryAnn- Paul Agro and Allied Company are organising a one- day workshop for farmers in Rivers State, tomorrow.
A statement by the Chief Executive Officer of MarryAnn- Paul Agro and Allied Company, Ikejiofor MarryAnn Ogechukwu, said the workshop is slated to hold at the ADP Hall, Rumuodomanya in Port Harcourt.
According to the release, farmers would be trained on Agronomic practice on Orange fleshed Sweet Potato, improved varieties of cassava, pro vitamin A, TMS 419 and cucumber.
“There will be clear demonstration on how well to plant and treat your crops with organic products”, the statement said.
The company said that apart from cultivation processes, farmers would have access to market their products for sustained profitability.
The statement added that certificates would be issued to participants while other benefits will be shared at the training.
It noted that in spite of numerous agricultural potentials in Rivers State, the State is still backward in agriculture because farmers lack interest in the use of modern practice.

Chris Oluoh