Beneficiaries of the farmers empowerment training by the Foundation for Sustainable Smallholder Solutions ,FSSS,(formerly Syngenta Foundation Nigeria)
have lauded the Foundation's Farmers' Field Days initiative in Benue State.
Reacting to the development, the Head of Mbashimbe, Zaki Iorwuese Imbya, while expressing his deep appreciation for the training, said, "We are grateful for this enlightenment and support for our community. We have been in need of this knowledge for a long time, and we hope the Foundation will remain with us to provide continued guidance. We are happy to work with them and hope they will continue to support our community."
In the same vein, Mercy Dooshima Patrick stressed that valuing the practical insights gained during the field days was commendable. "I learned so much about bean preservation and choosing the right crop varieties," she shared. "With this knowledge, I feel prepared to teach other farmers in our community, especially about post-harvest handling and seed selection."
On his part, another farmer, Steven Ashimahar, said, "Without the event, many of us would have continued using the same ineffective practices. Now, we have the tools to yield more from our fields, as we have learned so much from the program, and with more training like this, we can continue to improve our practices and ensure our families’ food security."
Responding to the commendations by participants of the field days, held in partnership with AVISA and OCP Africa, the Foundation's training partner and agronomist, Mzughul Simon Nyamve, said, "We are dedicated to eradicating food insecurity in Nigeria by empowering smallholder farmers with sustainable agricultural knowledge, resources, and support through strategic partnerships and community-based initiatives. Also, we are committed to sowing seeds of prosperity in rural communities, fostering resilience, and supporting Nigeria’s journey towards sustainable agriculture and self-sufficiency.”
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