Cross Rivers targets 3000 hectares for irish potato as FG trains farmers Cross Rivers targets 3000 hectares for irish potato as FG trains farmers
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The Cross Rivers State Government has said that it would be engaging 3000 farmers to cultivate one hectare of Irish potato farm each around the Bechebe community.
The state government said the aim of the project is to utilise its favourable climatic condition and create wealth for the residents of the community.
This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Agricultural Value Chain, Mr Emmanuel Anoh, while speaking at a five-day training on Farmers Business School (FBS) for Irish Potato farmers in Obudu Local Government in the state.
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