2006 farming season : Adopting new methods for increased production As the 2006 farming season draws near, officials in the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and farmers in the North West Province are taking measures to boost food production in the province but some problems are still far from being resolved 10 Mar 2006 “You can hardly see “ankara” in our farms,” Sarah Ngum, Chairlady, NOWEFOR, Bamenda 10 Mar 2006 Agriculture Visit to seed production centres raise hope of better yield 10 Mar 2006 “If technicians are nearer to us and we have the tools, we will do better,” Nyengche Stephen, Chairman, Livestock and Crop Farmers’ Union, Kai, Mbengwi 10 Mar 2006 “We encourage the use of organic manure,” Tedji Augustine, Sub Divisional Delegate, MINADER, Njinikom 10 Mar 2006 Sharing Experiences A Kumba-based CIG, The Progressive Young Framers is sharing its experience with us. The group has existed for only five years but has made very remarkable achievements and stands out as one of the leading groups in Kumba and a good example to many other young groups that are still struggling to take off. They are involved in poultry, pig and fish farming. 10 Mar 2006 “We are lucky not to have lazy people in our group” Takwi Agaki Solomon, Delegate, Progressive Young Farmers CIG, Kumba 10 Mar 2006