Taraba Greenhouse Farm Bounces Back as Planting Resumes Next Week

The once-abandoned Taraba State Greenhouse Farm, left to deteriorate by the previous administration, is set to make a comeback as planting of vegetables and other crops is expected to begin soon.

Taraba Truth and Facts gathered that with these efforts, the Greenhouse Farm is poised for a successful revival, contributing to the state's agricultural development and its economy.

The Taraba State Commissioner for Agriculture, Prof. Nicholas Namesan, expressed satisfaction with the ongoing renovations and re-engineering of the facility, which is popularly known as the Cucumber Farm.

During his visit to the site, the commissioner noted that progress was being made despite the earlier collapse of the structure due to a windstorm, which occurred just before the inauguration of Governor Kefas Agbu. He assured that the state government remains fully committed to completing the project and expanding the facility to boost vegetable production and other crops.

 

He said the green house has been upgraded with the use of high technology introduced by Governor Agbu Kefas including an open field which would be used to grow vegetables and the training of students and farmers.

 

 

 

The Commissioner assured the company handling the project, TSI Company Limited of Governor AgbuKefas's commitment to the revival and sustenance of the project in view of its economic importance to the State.

 

Prof. Namesan also praised the efforts of the staff in preparing the planting beds, stating that the greenhouse will soon produce high-quality vegetables, including green and yellow peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers, for both local consumption and export.

On the other hand, Mr. Hagai Hochman, the General Manager and Chief Operating Officer, identified the lack of a reliable water supply to the greenhouse as a significant challenge. He mentioned that Taraba Water and Sewage Corporation (TAWASCO) had promised to provide irrigation water but has yet to deliver. He emphasized that the crops need to be watered six times daily in precise amounts to avoid soil erosion.

In a similar vein, the farm's Chief Agronomist, Mr. Pam Jang Dalyop, revealed that the greenhouse will adopt high-tech, soilless farming methods using cocoa pits, which will enable the production of superior vegetables compared to traditional farming practices.