In tackling the challenges of land degradation and desertification faced by farmers and as part of efforts to enhance food security in Nigeria, the Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) has ushered in a new technology-driven approach for local agriculture with its innovative greenhouse.
Built by the Plateau State ACReSAL Project in Vom, Plateau state, this harvest experiment includes a hybrid cucumber cultivated in a greenhouse. This not only proved successful but also marked a pivot in agricultural practices, yielding exceptional harvests.
Garba Gowon Gonkol, Project Coordinator Plateau State ACReSAL, explains that utilizing a combination of advanced breeding techniques and Drip technology is a cheaper and smarter method of farming capable of giving high yields that will improve the living conditions of the farmers.
According to the State ACReSAL Project coordinator, the plants were grown inside a controlled environment "Green House" structure designed specifically to optimize growth conditions like temperature, humidity, and light exposure.
Read more at thisdaylive.com