From Fewer Sprays To Bigger Profits: Kano Farmers Embrace Aatf’s TELA Maize
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This page is a reposted news article about a community sensitization program in Bunkure, Kano State, promoting TELA maize hybrids by the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) and Mastrotun Global. The text details farmer testimonials regarding reduced pesticide usage and increased yields, but contains no original discussion, comments, or engagement from the forum users.
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“Farmers in Bunkure, Kano State, are optimistic about improving their harvests and cutting production costs following a community sensitisation programme by the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) alongside Mastrotun Global Agro Allied Limited that introduced the benefits of TELA maize technology.”
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“Our message is simple: farming is a business. The more farmers reduce avoidable costs while increasing productivity, the more profitable their farms become.”
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“Farmer Malam Idris Ado recalled how he previously sprayed insecticides up to ten times when cultivating conventional varieties. With the improved seed introduced through Mastrotun Global, however, he reduced spraying to only twice, significantly lowering production costs while achieving a more profitable harvest.”
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