Mattu University through its Technology Transfer and Community Service Directorate, is delivering a targeted training program entitled “Enhancing Urban Resilience through Smart Urban Agriculture: Revitalizing Mattu City and Bedele Town” The training is specifically designed for selected urban farmers drawn from Mattu City and Bedele Town 

The initiative aims to strengthen the capacity of urban farmers by equipping them with practical skills and innovative approaches in smart urban agriculture. It responds to growing urban challenges such as food insecurity, limited land availability, unemployment, and the impacts of climate change.

During the training, participants are being introduced to modern techniques including vertical farming, climate-smart agricultural practices, efficient water management systems, organic waste recycling, and the use of digital tools in urban farming. The program emphasizes low-cost, locally adaptable solutions that can be implemented within urban and peri-urban settings.

The selected participants are expected to serve as model practitioners and knowledge multipliers within their respective communities. By enhancing their technical and entrepreneurial skills, the program seeks to improve household incomes, promote sustainable food systems, and contribute to greener and more resilient urban environments.

Dr. Shimelash Molla Director for Technology Transfer and Community Service Directorate highlighted that empowering urban farmers is a key strategy in transforming cities into productive and self-reliant ecosystems. The training also creates an opportunity for experience sharing and collaboration among farmers across the three areas.

This initiative reflects Mattu University’s strong commitment to community service and its mission of fostering sustainable development through practical, community-oriented interventions. By investing in urban agriculture, the University continues to play a vital role in revitalizing local economies and improving the livelihoods of surrounding communities.

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