VC faults adoption of agro techs

The Vice Chancellor, Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Professor Muhammed Yahuza, has said many of the agricultural technologies from other parts of the world may not meet the expectations of farming and livestock rearing communities in Nigeria and other African nations. He said they only fit if they were adapted to the environment, culture, changing climates, […]

The Vice Chancellor, Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Professor Muhammed Yahuza, has said many of the agricultural technologies from other parts of the world may not meet the expectations of farming and livestock rearing communities in Nigeria and other African nations.

He said they only fit if they were adapted to the environment, culture, changing climates, raising conflicts, insecurity among others.

He spoke at the second International Conference on Drylands organised by the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) held at BUK.

He noted that economics of most West and Central African countries could best be diversified through agricultural practices seen as panacea for addressing the numerous development challenges.

Earlier, the CDA Director, Professor Jibrin Mohammed Jibrin, stated that the biennial conference was aimed at showcasing the centre’s research output, share experience and form networks with bodies working in areas of common interest to ensure positive development in agricultural practices in the nation and the continent in general.