CGIAR System Organization - Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers

07/01/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 07/02/2024 01:09

Radio outreach transforming cassava cultivation knowledge

Cassava farmers participating in the recently concluded Radio IITA Farmers Outreach expressed their profound appreciation for the newfound knowledge that promises to significantly enhance their farming practices.

The outreach, a collaboration with the IITA Cassava Breeding Unit, provided the farmers with valuable insights into advanced cassava farming techniques and value addition.

In her opening remarks, Dajie Odok, the Radio IITA Lead, emphasized the station's commitment to transmitting agricultural knowledge and innovations directly from IITA researchers and scientists to the farmers.

"Radio IITA has continued to bridge the gap between groundbreaking research and the practical needs of farmers. We are dedicated to reaching rural areas and ensuring farmers are equipped with the latest agricultural innovations," Odok stated.

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