In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Benjamin Echor, Chief Agronomist/Technical Operations Head at the Eco-Farms and Agro-Services Company in Plateau State, spoke about the significance of adopting environmentally friendly agriculture practices (agroforestry, organic farming, etc) to curb “bacterial wilt diseases” ravaging ginger fields in the country.
He shared insights into how farmers can use good agronomic practices to reduce the lingering effects of weather fluctuations due to climate change on crop production in the country.
Read the full interview here.
PT: Please, explain why farmers should adopt organic farming models and why you ventured into organic farming advocacy and training.
Echor: Sustainable production of sufficient high-quality food for a growing population is a major global challenge. There is also an increasing need for a more stable and balanced ecosystem while engaging the environment to provide for man’s basic needs. This involves…