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The Justice, Development, Peace and Caritas Commission (JDPC), Department of Church and Society, in collaboration with the Owerri Archdiocesan Agro-Tech Cooperative has trained people with skills on sustainable food production, poultry management. The training, supported by Catholic Relief Society (CRS) was tagged "Agricultural Training Programme on Home-Based Vegetable Gardening, Poultry Farming, and Smart Agricultural Practices" held at the JDPC Secretariat, inside the Maria Assumpta Cathedral, Owerri, Imo State. The training focused on home-based vegetable gardening, poultry farming, and smart agricultural practices. The training brought together farmers, youths, and community stakeholders who were trained with practical knowledge and skills about sustainable food production, poultry management, and modern agricultural techniques. The trainees received hands-on learning sessions designed to promote self-reliance, improve household food security, and enhance livelihood opportunities through smart farming practices. JDPC Director, Rev Fr Gerald Njoku told the trainees that the programme was organised to empower individuals with innovative agricultural sessions. Fr Njoku reiterated that the training provided the trainees valuable insights about environmentally friendly farming methods and income-generating agricultural ventures, which will help them contribute to stronger and more resilient communities. The Archdiocese Director for Agro-Tech Committee, Rev Fr Martin Agu said the training was to back plans with action aimed at increased financial power for members. Fr Agu who heads the Archdiocese Agro-Tech Co-operative charged the trainees to note the lessons and replicate the same training in their respective parishes, noting that it will improve the earning power of people. He reaffirmed the Archdiocese commitment to build sustainable communities through innovative agricultural solutions, adding that the compliance with the training will yield environmentally friendly farming methods and income-generating agricultural ventures across the communities.
