Senator representing Gombe South senatorial district, Anthony Siyako Yaro, has organised a training for farmers in his constituency on modern farming techniques.
During the opening of the training at Billiri and Kaltungo local governments, the senator represented by his associate, Hon Hassan Ahmadu Haruna, explained that the training brought together 220 farmers from Billiri, Balanga, Kaltungo and Shongom local governments.
He said the aim was to equip farmers with the necessary skills to boost agricultural productivity and ensure food security in the zone.
A facilitator at the training, Dr Abubakar Wakili from the Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin Kowa, Gombe State, noted that the workshop would cover modern farming methods especially in dry season farming, to improve crop yields and enhance food security.