Food Security: Plant Breeders Urge Investment in Agricultural Innovations, Set to Hold Conference in FCT

THISDAYLIVE | 06-09-2026 05:57pm |

Prof. Victor Adetimirin, President of the Nigerian Plant Breeders Association (NPBA), has called for increased investment in agricultural research and innovations to address food insecurity in Nigeria. He made the remarks at a news conference in Abuja to announce the NPBA's 2026 Annual Conference, scheduled for September 23-24 in the Federal Capital Territory. Adetimirin highlighted challenges such as climate change, pests, diseases, and declining soil productivity that threaten food production. He emphasized the need for innovative methods to boost productivity and ensure food sufficiency for the growing population.

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