Investment in Agricultural Innovations Urged by NPBA

Prof. Victor Adetimirin, the President of the Nigerian Plant Breeders Association (NPBA), called for heightened investment in agricultural research and innovations to address Nigeria's food insecurity challenges. This statement was made during a news conference in Abuja, where he unveiled plans for the 2026 NPBA Annual Conference, set to take place from September 23 to 24 in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Adetimirin emphasized that Nigeria faces significant challenges in feeding its growing population due to climate change, pests, diseases, and declining soil productivity. He argued that improving agricultural productivity and resilience is crucial, with plant breeding playing a central role.

Investment in plant breeding is essential for developing crop varieties that yield higher outputs and resist environmental stresses. The upcoming conference will focus on "Leveraging Breeding Innovations and Strategic Partnerships for Agribusiness Investment, Stable Supply Chain and National Food Security in a Changing Climate," aiming to transform research into practical agricultural solutions.