The impact of climate change has never been more evident, especially on agriculture in Nigeria. Erratic rainfall, flooding of farmlands, rising temperature, and soil degradation reduce farmers’ output and increase food insecurity.
Understanding this challenge, South Saharan Social Development Organization, in partnership with ActionAid Nigeria, organized a 3-day Agroecology training and established a model farm under the Local Rights Programme in Orokoro community, Isi-Uzo LGA, Enugu State.
Participants learned modern farming techniques and alternatives to chemical pest control and fertilizers. They also learned new methods for water retention and how to ensure they retain soil fertility in their farms. So as to increase farm yields and improve sales.
The training was facilitated by Mr. Theophilus Ivoh from the Ministry of Agriculture and Priye West, Local Rights Programme Officer. It covered topics such as soil conservation, sustainable water management, reduction in the use of agrochemicals and composting, pest control, multiple cropping, rotation, and intercropping.
In a truly participatory approach, the community donated four plots of land and were given 75 improved palm seedling for their model farm and personal farms. This would help improve the socioeconomic status of the households and community. It will also help the community be more resilient to climate change through afforestation and improved seedlings.
