AGRICULTURE-THE SURE ECONOMIC THERAPY FOR DELTANS.

AGRICULTURAL ADVANCEMENT IN DELTA STATE_COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (GERMANY) It is no News that the OIL INDUSTRY has been the main stay of the Nigerian economy since independendce, and it's emergence obviously crippled the booming Agricultural Sector of the economy which thrived so well. The importance of the Agricultural sector can obviously not be over emphasized, and they may include: 1. Provision of food for all, and this will stand a chance in fighting and reducing this global trend of foot shortages. 2. It will serve as a good medium and option in diversifying the economy according to the analysis projected by our own economic expert Dr. Mrs. NGOZI OKONJO IWEALA. 3. Investing hugely in the Agricultural sector will help reduce the menace of unemployment. 4. Industrialization will be highly encouraged. 5. It will help reduce the high rate of rural-urban migration, thus reducing the population of urban dwellers which is a huge cause of overcrowding and environmental pollution. 6. Educational institutions will spring forth to help meet the challenges of the Agricultural sector. THIS Program will have the support and assistance of existing Farmers Association in Berlin Brandenburg to educate the participants on modern techniques, strategies and methodologies that are totally different from the traditional community development methods that they are used to. The conference will provide the participants practical and timely information on development strategies, equipments and tools that they can adapt in their respective communities. The aim is to build the capacities of every participant so that they can come back and add value to their respective communities via what they must have learned during the conference and the study tours. Delta State varied Agro-Climatic conditions are highly favourable for the growth of many Crops. The Force behind Commercial Agriculture in the State has been Crops such as Palm Oil, Rice, Cassava , Lime, Sweet Orange, Banana, Grape, Sapota, Peppers, Tomato, Peas etc. These are framed by both PLANTATIONS & Small Crop-Farmers. Delta State is blessed with rich soil, reliable rainfall and warm climate is ideal for growing many agricultural commodities. Rich soils and good rainfall mean that chemical fertiliser and intensive farming methods tend tobe unnecessary. The state is largely self-sustaining in fresh fruit and vegetables. Agriculture and allied sectors are the mainstay of the Economy. @MOAgbajoh