As the gap in efforts to produce enough food to feed the country’s increasing population continues to widen, experts have severally called for the innovation of agriculture in Nigeria through the adoption of technology-driven solutions as the only way to achieve sufficiency.
One of the technologies that have been identified to easily bridge the food gap is greenhouse farming technology. A farming technique that enables increased high-quality products all year round.
The technique, which is being championed by Dizengof Nigeria, also referred to as “Farmer’s Kit,” is a greenhouse production package consisting of a greenhouse, drip irrigation system and high yielding hybrid seeds.
The package includes the use of soluble fertiliser, agrochemicals, nursery sets, farmer’s sprayers, and personal protective clothing. It also includes planting bags and sheets; all complimented with farmer’s training and agro support services.
Read the full article at The Guardian Nigeria (Femi Ibirogba and Ibe Wada)