Water, some equipment used in farming and crop processing, chemicals and even electricity are basic necessities that enhance productivity in the farm but could turn around to pose risk of accident and, may be, death to farmers on the field.
An Agricultural Consultant, Ameen Muktar, gave the warning on Friday, April 8, 2015 in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Muktar urged farmers to adopt precautionary measures and safety culture to guard against accident or even death on their farms.
"Many farmers are not trained or equipped enough to manage farm safety despite years of staying in the business. To reduce exposure to hazards and emergencies, it is hoped that farmers will learn something new," Muktar said.
He said that various research institutes are now finding ways of making farming safer, saying that there was need to step up campaign on the harmful effects associated with farming.
(Daily Independent)
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