Farmers from Oyo and Lagos states have received training on how to deploy Aquaponics, a technology that combines fish and vegetable production in a single system.
Organized by Japan International Cooperation Agency, the training was held at the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) with farmers from Oyo and Lagos States as the first participants.
JICA Senior Programme Officer, Dr Umar Halilu, said the training was aimed at enhancing food security, farmers’ income and quality of life.
According to Halilu, the environmentally friendly technology is advantageous in reducing water wastage and saving costs.
“The system purifies itself and the clean water returns from the plant to the fish; so, water is not wasted.
“Another advantage is that the process ensures a clean environment,” he said.
The officer said the training, organised in partnership with Kakehashi Africa Nigeria Initiative (KANI), was its third, following earlier organised ones in Benue and Abuja.
Commending the initiative, the president of KANI, Dr Boluwatife Sarumoh, urged participants to key into it.
The Director-General of OYSADA, Dr Debo Akande, applauded JICA for the training, believing it would improve farmers’ knowledge of the technology and, subsequently, their livelihood.
Report gathered that the participants were trained in aquaponics design, installation, operations, and maintenance.
