The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has advised dry season farmers to leverage the lessons and successes recorded during the wet season to boost productivity and minimise post-harvest losses.
The Regional Agronomist for WOFAN, Dr Haruna Zakari, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi on Friday.
Zakari said that WOFAN 2025 Wet Season Brown Field and Produce Exhibition was held in Dass Local Government area.
According to him, the annual Brown Field Day provides a platform to celebrate the harvest period, assess progress, and offer practical guidance for the next planting cycle.
“The essence of this occasion is what we call the Brown Field Day.
“We usually conduct this every year after the season has come to an end to mark the harvest period.
“We share with our community partners, identify with them, and look at what they have achieved based on our partnership,” Zakari said.
He urged farmers preparing for the dry season to apply improved storage and processing techniques to preserve their produce and maintain quality.
He also emphasised the importance of adopting sustainable irrigation practices and diversifying crop choices to ensure continuous income generation during the dry season.
“We assess the potentials of the harvest and provide guidance on how to enhance the harvesting process and reduce post-harvest losses on the products planted this season,” he said.
Zakari assured communities of WOFAN’s continued technical and advisory support.
He said that the brown field and produce exhibition showcased various innovations and success stories.
“This underscores WOFAN’s ongoing mission to empower women farmers, strengthen rural livelihoods, and promote sustainable agricultural practices,” Zakari said.
