Technology Demonstration on farm operations, using motorized hand-held cutter and harvesting equipment for Rice, Tomato and Wheat.

The three 3-day technology demonstration was conducted to 600 farmers across all value chains of rice, tomato and wheat, out of which 300 farmers (male: 256, female: 44) were from rice production. The demonstration showed the use of rice/wheat cutting machine etc. A total of 150 farmers (male: 87, female: 63) were drawn from tomato production, they were shown the use of weeding machine.

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Appropriate Aquaculture Facilities and Equipment for Women & Youth Empowerment Programme

The aim of this study is to come out with the appropriate equipment and facilities for women and youth empowerment in the Fish Production and processing value chain Kano State. The objectives are: i. To assess the technical and economic aspects of the existing Fish Production and processing equipment and facilities ii. To select appropriate equipment and facilities based on (i) above; and iii. To conduct benefit cost analysis of the appropriate equipment and facilities selected.

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