40 Extension Officers Trained to Support Climate Resilient Rice Farming

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS), in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Rice Systems Capacity Strengthening Project under the Food System Resilience Program (FSRP), has concluded the second phase of a week-long training programme aimed at strengthening the capacity of extension officers in Kambia and Tonkolili districts.

The training, which brought together 40 extension officers, focused on equipping participants with practical skills and knowledge to provide sustainable, farmer-centred support aimed at improving rice production, increasing yields, and enhancing resilience to climate change.