http://ift.tt/2q8gwix Participants at the IITA Cassava Weed Management Project’s training, in Abia State. The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture led Cassava Weed Management Project has trained 105 spray service providers on herbicides application, safety and use in Abia State. The training, which came at the onset of cassava planting season, was conducted in partnership with the National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike; National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC); and the Abia State Agricultural Development Program. The two-day training, which was implemented in two locations-Umuahia and Isuikwuato Local Government Areas-covered areas such as the different types of weed species, herbicides, and tips on application, calibration, and safety. A practical session on calibration was conducted to help participants understand the principles and importance of calibration. The Program Manager, Abia ADP, Mr Bato Onyemaobi said the trainin...