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Nigerian Farmer Uses Cell Phones to Promote Farm

Nigerian farmer Myke Gbe has enjoyed the benefits of using mobile technology to promote his farm and its diverse yield. Last spring he was selected by the United Nations Development Programme to conduct an on-the-farm training so that new, less experienced farmers could become more like him.

Farmer Myke Teaches Nigerian Youth How to Get Smart

PHOTO ESSAYS: Farmer Myke Teaches Nigerian Youth How to Get Smart

Farmer Myke demonstrates mulching to his trainees.

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  • 8 February 2013
    Phones for Nigeria's Farmers
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    AllAfrica
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    AllAfrica
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    Nigeria's Agricultural Ministry has moved forward with a controversial plan to provide the country's farmers with cellphones. These phones will be ... see more »

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