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Don Seeks Tech Solutions For Post- Harvest Losses In Nigeria
Nigeria must embrace advanced technology to combat post-harvest losses, which threaten food security and farmers’ livelihoods, says Professor Abdulganiy Raji, an expert in Agriculture and Environmental Engineering. Speaking in Ilorin at the 2025 in-house technical review meeting and productivity award of the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Prof. Raji lamented that over 40 percent of agricultural produce is wasted due to poor handling, storage, and transportation.
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NSPRI Empowers Agri-Preneurs to Drive Job Creation and Postharvest Loss Reduction
The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) recently hosted an impactful training session aimed at empowering agri-preneurs at its Lagos Zonal Office on Barikisu Iyede Street, Yaba. This event took place from March 11 to 12, 2025. And it centered around postharvest management, particularly focusing on how to add value to agricultural products like grains, roots, and tubers.
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NSPRI Reveals Plans to Educate Farmers on Seedlings' Storage
The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, NSPRI has revealed plans to educate farmers and agricultural extension agents on the importance of seedlings' storage and preservation. Executive Director of NSPRI, Professor Lateef Sanni made this known in an interview with Pensioners FM.
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NSPRI Celebrates Dual Recognition at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike Innovation Conference
The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) received significant recognition at the second Research and Innovation Fair/Conference held on February 26, 2025 at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU). The event witnessed the presentation of two distinguished awards to NSPRI, reflecting the outstanding impact and contributions of the Institute to research and development in Nigeria.
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NSPRI Urges Small Scale Farmers, Processors and Grain Merchants to Adopt Cutting-Edge Postharvest Technology
The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) has called on farmers and processors to embrace its innovative technologies aimed at reducing postharvest losses and enhancing agricultural productivity. This charge was made during a one-day stakeholder meeting in Abuja themed: Provision of Postharvest Technology to Small Scale Farmers and Processors.
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NSPRI Celebrates Corps Members for Outstanding Performance
The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) has called on corps members to adopt a culture of excellence in their various places of primary assignment. This appeal was made during a ceremony held at NSPRI Ibadan Zonal Office on December 3, 2024, to honour two exemplary ex-corps members; Mr. Abdulzahir Olamide Alao and Mrs. Suliyat Adejoke Tijani-Ogundele, who served at the Institute. Representing NSPRI’s Executive Director, Professor Sanni Lateef Oladimeji, Engr. Dr Oyewole Shuaeeb Niyi commended the honourees for their exceptional dedication and contributions during their service year.
