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Thursday, 11 August 2022

GOVT PROVIDES FREE COCOA SEEDLINGS FOR FARMERS

 


Ogun State Government is distributing new improved cocoa seedlings to farmers in the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the State, with a view of giving out 100,000 such seedlings for increased yield in cocoa production.


Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Adeola Odedina revealed this during a symbolic presentation of the seedlings to farmers in Ojowo, Ijebu-Igbo in the Ijebu North LGA.


Odedina noted that the government was determined to empower farmers, create jobs and better livelihood for the people through the distribution process, adding that "Cocoa is a profitable produce. We want to expose our people to the business. Cocoa can be grown anywhere just that some areas are more suitable than others”.


He urged the farmers to preserve the seedlings and ensure good agricultural practices to enhance their yield within 18 months of maturation.


In his address, the Chairman, Ijebu North Local Government, Mr. Bolaji Odusanya commended the State government for the gesture, noting that it would help the people to attain economic emancipation.


Also speaking, the Public Relations Officer, Ijebu-Igbo Community Development Association, Otunba Aderemi Ogunbanjo urged farmers to key into the various agricultural interventions initiated by the Prince Dapo Abiodun administration.


On his part, the Director,Tree Crop Department, Mr. James expressed optimism that the initiative would impact farmers positively, as the new cocoa breeds known as the TC- series would replenish the old dying trees and increase yield at the maturation stage.


Responding on behalf of other beneficiaries, Mrs. Salau Olayinka and Mr. Kunle Asiru applauded the government for the opportunities given to the farmers, saying it would enable them to compete favorably with their counterparts in the neighboring State.


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