I.A.R & T Re-Iterates Commitment To Improving Research On Mandate Crops - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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January 7, 2020
The Institute of AgriculturalResearch and Training, IAR&T Ibadan, has re-affirmed its commitment toimproving research on mandate crops in 2020.
The Executive Director of theInstitute, Veronica Obatolu gave the assurance in an interview with newsmen inIbadan.
She said it planned to work towardthe completion of the prototype processing plant for processing of kenaf fibre(one of its mandate crops) into yarns and other products.
Obatolu said it would conduct moretraining for farmers, youths, and strengthen linkage with entrepreneurs, otherstakeholders for investment in kenaf fibre processing to market it.
According to her, the Institute willwork towards the perfection and activation of an effective warning system onthe menace of Fall Army worm infestation on maize farms.
Reports say IAR&T has themandate to conduct research into efficient use and management of soil resourcesfor increased, sustainable agricultural productivity.