The Digital Extension & Advisory Services Specialist,\nGodwin Atser has been appointed by the Oyo State government as a member of the\nOyo State COVID-19 Food Security Emergency Task Force. This follows the\nnomination of Godwin by IITA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this role, Godwin is among the team saddled with the\nresponsibility of developing a strategy for food security, bearing in mind the\ndevastation of the COVID-19 pandemic. The team is also saddled with the\nresponsibility of designing an emergency food supply and distribution chain and\ndeveloping a strategic implementation plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This role provides an opportunity for IITA-ACAI to support the state but also to scale out its innovations in cassava to the extension system of the Oyo state government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a vast arable land, Oyo state is among the top\nproducers of cassava in Nigeria. Farmers in the state usually intercrop cassava\nwith maize. The cassava crop provides a source of cash and livelihoods for the\npeople.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In recent times, the state has begun reforms in agriculture to attract private capital, increase yields and better the livelihoods of farmers. ACAI tools are well-positioned to support the state in achieving its goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For instance, the Six Steps to Cassava Weed Management &\nBest Planting Practices tool can support farmers in weed control, same goals\nfor the fertilizer recommendation tool which helps farmers to make wise\ninvestment decisions on fertilizer. Other tools are the Schedule Planting and Cassava\nMaize intercropping tool. All these tools have been bundled into AKILIMO\u2014an\nadvisory tool to support cassava farmers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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