21st September, 2024
Agriculture: Governor Inuwa Yahaya Seeks Collaboration with Michigan University on Modern Farming Practices
As part of his efforts to foster international collaboration towards achieving his vision of a more prosperous and food-secure Gombe State, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, yesterday, visited the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at the Michigan State University (MSU) in the United States of America.
During the visit, the Governor met with the university’s authority and agricultural experts, with discussions focused on exploring avenues for collaboration that could enhance the agricultural value chain in Gombe State.
One of the key areas of focus is the introduction of appropriate mechanization technologies that are tailored to the specific needs of smallholder farmers who form the backbone of the state’s agricultural economy.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya expressed optimism that this partnership would lead to the adoption of cost-effective and sustainable solutions that can enhance food security and promote rural economic growth in the state.
In addition to mechanization, smart agricultural practices—such as precision farming and water-efficient irrigation systems were also discussed.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya emphasized the importance of introducing cutting-edge agricultural technologies and smart farming practices, noting that these innovations are essential to increasing efficiency, reducing post-harvest losses, and improving market access for farmers.
"Our goal is to unlock the potential of our agricultural sector by empowering smallholder farmers with the tools, knowledge, and technologies they need to thrive. Through partnership with Michigan State University, we can enhance mechanization, adopt smart agricultural practices, and ultimately boost both productivity and profitability across the value chain," the governor remarked during his address.
He expressed commitment to continue seeking innovative solutions to the challenges facing farmers in the state, stating that, "We are committed to transforming agriculture in our state by leveraging global partnerships and adopting best practices. The future of our economy depends on how well we can support our farmers to succeed."
The visit also explored potential partnership in capacity building, with a particular focus on training and educating local agricultural extension workers to enhance the dissemination of modern farming techniques and technologies to farmers at the grassroots level.
Michigan State University, renowned for its expertise in agricultural innovation and sustainability, expressed keen interest in partnering with Gombe State through joint research projects, introduction of climate-resilient crops, and the transfer of sustainable technologies that can improve yields while safeguarding the environment.
From:
Ismaila Uba Misilli
Director-General
( Press Affairs)
Government House
Gombe
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Hausa Translation
21 ga Satumba, 2024
Noma: Gwamna Inuwa Yahaya Ya Nemi Haɗin Kai Da Jami'ar Michigan Kan Ayyukan Noma Na Zamani
A ci gaba da kokarinsa na samar da hadin gwiwar kasa da kasa domin cimma burinsa na samar da wadata da wadata a jihar Gombe, Gwamna Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, CON, a jiya, ya ziyarci sashen nazarin halittu da aikin gona na jami'ar jihar Michigan (MSU) kasar Amurka.
A yayin ziyarar, Gwamnan ya gana da mahukuntan jami’ar da masana harkar noma, inda aka tattauna a kan lalubo hanyoyin hadin gwiwa da za su kara habaka darajar noma a jihar Gombe.
Daya daga cikin muhimman batutuwan da aka fi mayar da hankali a kai shi ne bullo da fasahar kere-kere da suka dace wadanda suka dace da takamaiman bukatun kananan manoma wadanda ke zama kashin bayan tattalin arzikin noma na jihar.
Gwamna Inuwa Yahaya ya bayyana fatansa cewa, wannan hadin gwiwa zai kai ga daukar matakai masu inganci da dorewar hanyoyin da za su bunkasa samar da abinci da bunkasa tattalin arzikin karkara a jihar.
Baya ga injiniyoyi, an kuma tattauna dabarun aikin noma masu wayo-kamar ingantaccen aikin noma da tsarin ban ruwa mai inganci.
Gwamna Inuwa Yahaya ya jaddada mahimmancin bullo da sabbin fasahohin noma da dabarun noma, inda ya ce wadannan sabbin abubuwa na da matukar muhimmanci wajen kara inganci, da rage asarar bayan girbi, da kuma inganta kasuwar manoma.
"Manufarmu ita ce mu buɗe damar da ake da ita ta fannin noma ta hanyar ƙarfafa ƙananan manoma da kayan aiki, ilimi, da fasahohin da suke bukata don bunƙasa. Ta hanyar haɗin gwiwa da Jami'ar Jihar Michigan, za mu iya inganta injiniyoyi, da yin amfani da ayyukan noma masu kyau, kuma a ƙarshe inganta duka biyu. samar da riba da riba a cikin sarkar darajar, "in ji gwamnan yayin jawabinsa.
Ya bayyana kudurinsa na ci gaba da lalubo hanyoyin magance kalubalen da manoma ke fuskanta a jihar, inda ya ce, “Mun himmatu wajen kawo sauyi a harkar noma a jiharmu ta hanyar yin hadin gwiwa tsakanin kasashen duniya da kuma daukar matakai masu kyau, makomar tattalin arzikinmu ya dogara ne kan yadda za mu iya inganta harkar noma. tallafa wa manomanmu don samun nasara."
Ziyarar ta kuma yi nazari kan yadda za a yi hadin gwiwa a fannin inganta iya aiki, tare da mai da hankali musamman kan horar da ma’aikatan fadada aikin gona na gida don inganta yada dabarun noman zamani da fasahohin zamani ga manoma tun daga tushe.
Jami’ar Jihar Michigan, wadda ta yi suna a fannin kere-kere da dorewar noma, ta nuna matukar sha’awarta na yin hadin gwiwa da Jihar Gombe ta hanyar gudanar da ayyukan bincike na hadin gwiwa, da bullo da amfanin gona mai jure yanayin yanayi, da kuma mika fasahohin da za su iya inganta amfanin gona tare da kare muhalli.
Daga:
Ismaila Uba Misilli
Darakta Janar
(Al'amuran Jarida)
Gidan Gwamnati
Gombe
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