Hon. Ojuawo Visits Empowerment Farm to Encourage Farmers.

Hon. Ojuawo Visits Empowerment Farm to Encourage Farmers.

In a bid to bolster agricultural development and support local farmers, the Honourable Member representing Ekiti South Federal Constituency, Hon (AVM Rtd) Ojuawo Rufus Adeniyi, visited the constituency empowerment farm site at Ogbese. The purpose of the visit was to inspect the progress of the farm and assess the performance of farmers working within their clusters.

The empowerment initiative began several months ago with Agricpreneur training, aimed at equipping farmers in the constituency with the necessary skills to cultivate a variety of crops, including tomatoes, okra, pepper, vegetables, and cucumber. The farm at Ogbese is now flourishing with tomato plantations, and the first harvest is expected to commence in a few weeks.

The development of the farm has followed a meticulous process, ensuring that each stage is thoroughly executed to maximize yield. This process includes:

- ●Comprehensive training for farmers

- ●Securing a suitable farm site

- ●Constructing a greenhouse for nursery operations

●Preparing the land for cultivation

●Establishing the nursery

●Transplanting seedlings to the main plot

●Regular weeding to maintain crop health

●Lining and pecking for crop organization

●Applying necessary fertilizers and herbicides.

During his visit, Hon. Ojuawo expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far and reiterated his commitment to supporting agricultural ventures in the region. He highlighted the importance of these initiatives in enhancing food security and providing economic opportunities for local farmers.

Additionally, Hon. Ojuawo announced the acquisition of 5 hectares of land at Ogotun Ekiti, specifically designated for farmers in Ekiti South West to cultivate pepper. The cultivation on this new site is set to commence shortly, further expanding the scope of the empowerment program.

The initiative has been widely praised for its potential to transform the agricultural landscape in Ekiti South, providing farmers with the tools and knowledge necessary to increase productivity and improve their livelihoods.

OJUAWO MEDIA TEAM