Agricultural experts in Nigeria have stressed the need for technological intervention to address the country’s alarming post-harvest food losses, which account for over 40 per cent of total agricultural output.
The call was made on Tuesday during the 2025 In-House Technical Review Meeting and Productivity Awards of the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), held in Ilorin, Kwara State.
The two-day event, themed “Consulting E-Oracle for Sustainable Post-Harvest Management,” brought together researchers, academics, and key stakeholders in the agricultural sector.
At the Forum, Engineer Professor Abdulganiy Raji from the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering at the University of Ibadan, stated that Nigeria could drastically reduce post-harvest losses with the right technology, robust policy implementation, and stakeholder collaboration.
He described the E-Oracle platform as a digital innovation capable of improving real-time monitoring, reducing waste in transportation and handling, and aligning Nigeria’s research efforts with global standards.
“If adopted, the E-Oracle system will enhance food tracking from farm to table, reduce losses, and make our research globally relevant,” Raji explained. “It also opens opportunities to monitor quality remotely, which is a game-changer.”
Also, Professor Lateef Sanni, Executive Director of NSPRI, highlighted the Institute’s recent efforts to improve post-harvest practices through strategic collaborations.
According to him, NSPRI has signed over 15 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with local and international partners, including universities, research institutes, and private organisations, boosting innovation and capacity building.
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