Institute for Agricultural Research,
Ahmadu Bello University,
P.M.B 1044
Zaria.
The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello
University Zaria, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and
Food Security (FMAFS), commenced a two-day Agroecology Training Workshop from
Tuesday 4th to Wednesday 5th November 2025 at the Balarabe Tanimu Conference
Hall, IAR Samaru.
The workshop, themed “Sensitization and Capacity Building of
Stakeholders on Best Agroecological Practices as a Climate-Smart Strategy for
Soil Health and Sustainable Crop Production,” aims to equip participants with
practical knowledge on sustainable farming, soil regeneration, and
climate-smart strategies for enhanced productivity and resilience.
Declaring the workshop open, the Executive Director, Prof. Ado
A. Yusuf, represented by the Deputy Director, Prof. Nafiu Abdu, underscored the
urgency of embracing agroecological solutions to address climate-related
threats to Nigeria’s agricultural sustainability. He emphasized that while many
developed nations have made significant progress in agroecology adoption,
Nigeria must intensify its efforts. He encouraged participants to cascade the
knowledge gained to farmers and institutions in their respective domains.
In remarks on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and
Food Security, Mr. Yerima commended IAR for its leadership in agricultural
innovation and training. He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to promoting
climate-smart agriculture and supporting initiatives that strengthen soil
health, build resilience, and enhance national food security.
The first day featured technical sessions delivered by
distinguished experts from IAR and ABU Zaria.
Prof. Aisha Abdulkadir examined the challenges and opportunities
in agroecology, calling for awareness, institutional support, and increased
adoption of sustainable practices.
Prof. Abdulazeez Shero Isah presented on climate change drivers,
adaptation, and mitigation strategies to safeguard agricultural systems.
Dr. S. M. Yahaya delivered a session on sustainable soil
management, emphasizing crop rotation, organic inputs, and reduced chemical
dependency for long-term soil fertility.
Prof. M. K. Saleh discussed socio-economic factors influencing
agroecology adoption, stressing the role of policy, culture, and community
engagement.
The session also featured a training evaluation led by Dr. B. D.
Magaji, followed by closing remarks from Dr. L. M. Maniyunda, who applauded the
active participation of stakeholders.
The training continues tomorrow, Wednesday 5th November 2025,
with practical demonstrations on composting and compost application techniques
aimed at enhancing participants’ hands-on understanding of sustainable soil and
crop management practices.
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