CARI Concludes Two-Day Intensive Training

By: Gareyson Y Neufville

The Central Agriculture Research Institute (CARI) has concluded a two-day intensive agricultural training for more than 30 farmers in Fish Town, River Gee County. The sessions were held at the Agriculture Office in the Teajiliken Road Community.

The training brought together farmers from the Pronoken (CLC) community, representing various farming groups including rice, cassava, and fruit producers. The initiative aimed to improve farmers’ skills and strengthen best farming practices under the Smallholder Agriculture Development for Food and Nutrition Security (SADFONS) Project.

Participants lauded CARI for what they described as a “timely and impactful intervention”, noting that the training equipped them with practical skills needed to improve food production in their communities. Many expressed excitement over the hands-on approach used by facilitators.

“We are grateful to CARI for this opportunity,” said Mr. Daniel C. Parley, head of the Rice Farmers and leader of the Baichadeh group. “The training was highly educational. We learned new methods on how to manage and handle our crops properly. We promise to use this knowledge on our farms to increase productivity.”

Other farmers echoed similar sentiments, praising CARI for extending such support to rural communities. They emphasized that the knowledge gained will not go to waste, as they intend to apply the new techniques to improve yields and strengthen food security in their town.

Meanwhile, Mr. Joseph Woart, team leader for the facilitators, applauded CARI for organizing the training and urged participants to remain focused and committed to their farming activities.

In his closing remarks, the County Agriculture Coordinator (CAC), Mr. Jasper Sheriff BiortwehTweh, thanked CARI, the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), and supporting partners for the initiative. He encouraged farmers to implement what they learned and remain dedicated to enhancing food production across River Gee County.

He ended by reminding farmers of the essential role they play in national survival, stating: “No farmer, no food; no food, no farmer.