Oyo State Trains 24,000 Farmers for Modern Agriculture

The Oyo State government has initiated activities to mark the 2026 World Food Day, including an agricultural quiz competition and interactive sessions to promote agriculture among youths and students. The event took place at the Parliament Building, House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan.

Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, the state's commissioner for agriculture and rural development, delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the importance of youth engagement in agriculture to foster innovation and sustainable food production. He announced that approximately 24,000 farmers had been trained in soil testing and climate-smart agricultural practices in 2026 to enhance farming efficiency and resilience to climate change.

The government, under Governor Seyi Makinde, is also focusing on improving rural infrastructure, including the construction of key roads to facilitate access to farming communities. Additionally, the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) has led to the remodeling of major markets to support agricultural marketing and rural economic development.