The technology goods, according to information obtained by the Guardian, would be made available to 300 farmers in the state who will also receive training on how to use them to meet the problems posed by climate change to their agricultural.
This information was made public during the opening ceremony of the two-day workshop/research for national agro experts, which was sponsored by the European Union and conducted on Wednesday at the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, UAES, in Umuagwo, Imo State.
The vice chancellor of the UAES, Prof. Christopher Eze, and the EU delegate, Dr. Sabri Mekaoui, both spoke out against the deleterious effects of climate change on human endeavors, especially farming.
They assert that "digital technologies can play a crucial role in addressing the issues of food insecurity and farmers' vulnerabilities, "because they have the capacity to give farmers the knowledge and skills they need to handle issues and seize growth opportunities.
With a population of more than 200 million, Nigeria is the most populous black nation in the world, according to Prof. Eze. Due to the increasing population, there are many mouths that must be fed, and this can only be done when technology and agriculture are combined.
"By leveraging the potential of digital technologies, we can equip our farmers with the knowledge they need to make better decisions, boost productivity, and ultimately improve their standard of living."
The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, opened the workshop and reaffirmed his administration's commitment to advancing agriculture and the general well-being of the populace in a speech delivered through the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Johncliff Nwadike.
In an effort to ensure that the state is technologically driven and well positioned to benefit from the advantages therein, he said that his government has purchased a set of computers that would be delivered to all schools in the state.
According to him, "the negative effects of climate change are posing unprecedented difficulties to the global agricultural economy.Crop failures, decreased yields, and generalized disruption of food systems are being caused by erratic weather patterns, shifting precipitation, and rising temperatures.
The farming population is aging without being replaced by younger people, and our population is expanding at an alarming rate.
"Climate-resilient technology that will help farmers adapt to changing environmental conditions is critically needed to address these challenges and ensure food security for a growing population."
The Imo State Commissioner for Digital Economy and E-Government, Dr. Chimezie Amadi, also discussed "Enhancing Universal Access of Telecom Services to Farmers in Imo State," stating that "the expected outcomes from this workshop would help to ensure food security, enhance agricultural productivity, and mitigate the impacts of a changing climate, fostering the implementation of the Agenda 2030 and our shared journey towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals t