Experts in the field of agriculture from the
Modibbo Adama University of Technology,
Yola have developed a framework for the
marketing of agricultural produce as well
as building capacity for local farmers in
the state.
The vice chancellor of the institution, Prof
Kyari Mohammed revealed this at a one day
workshop with the caption ‘’Strengthening
Rural Institutions for Food Security,
Sustainable Livelihoods and Conflict
Reduction in Adamawa State.”
According to him, the state is an agrarian
area and with return of peace in the
state, the university is willing to
collaborate with any community in
advancing their course in agric sector.
The vice chancellor who was represented
by the Director, Research and
Development, Professor Dimas Kubmarawa
said the objectives of the workshop was to
strengthen the rural institution through
the provision of linkages between the rural
communities within university and research
institution.
Also speaking during the occasion, Dr.
Sadiq Tafida, of the School of Agriculture
and Agricultural Technology(SAAT) said the
rural institutions were key players in the
economic development of local communities
which feed the industries in the cities.
The university don further stated that the
need to strengthe their capacity through
linking them with sources of inputs such as
improved seeds, farming implements,
improved species of cows, fingerlings,
fertilizers, pesticide, grazing route and
reserve these will impact positively to the
communities and help to reduce poverty
and stop conflict between herdsmen and
farmers in the state.

source : http://www.leadership.ng/news/510156/mautech-experts-chart-new-course-agriculture