NCRI, Niger state has signed MoU from Korean Foundation on rice production

To boost rice production in Katsina State, the National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI), Badeggi, Niger State has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a non-profit organisation from the Republic of Korea, Saemaul Undong Foundation (SUF) for the education and training of extension farmers and local rice farmers in the state. The event, which held at NCRI centre, Ibadan, saw the Director and Head of Research Department at NCRI, Dr Samuel Oladele Bakare and the Country Director of SUF, Mr Lee Kyungbok, appended their signatures to the MoU expected to change and improve the knowledge of rice farmers in Katsina State. This collaboration is key in the efforts of the government to boost rice production in the State as the Institute is charged with the role of providing the needed materials for education and training of local rice farmers. NCRI is also charged with the development of training modules for pest control for local rice farmers. This also aligns with the ...