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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.
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NSPRI Trains Agripreneurs on Handling and Storage of Agricultural Products
The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Ibadan Zone, conducted a two-day training for agripreneurs on November 26th – 27th, 2024. This event marked the third phase of NSPRI’s Capacity Building on Postharvest Management of Agricultural Products, focusing on handling and storage techniques to minimize postharvest losses. The training combined lectures and hands-on sessions, starting with an opening address by Engr. Dr. Oyewole Shuaeeb Niyi, the Zonal Coordinator of NSPRI Ibadan, who represented the Executive Director, Professor Sanni Lateef Oladimeji. He emphasized that postharvest losses, reaching up to 40% annually, significantly impact farmers and stakeholders in the agricultural value chain.
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NSPRI Presents N2m Grant Award to Corps Member on Post Harvest Loss Activity
Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Ilorin Kwara state has presented a sum of N2 million grant to a serving corps member, who distinguished herself in the reduction of post harvest losses activity. Beneficiary of the 2023 grant award, Miss Zainab Adam, who engaged in smoked fish business activity, was unveiled at the training programme, titled: ”Skills Acquisition For Corps Members On Value Addition To Agricultural Commodities In Kwara State”, packaged by Synergy Impact Consultants Limited.
