Pests are evolving, climate is shifting and Nigeria’s farmers are being told: innovate or fall behind.
Food security just got a tech upgrade. At a major agriculture conference in Ibadan, experts warned that pests and climate change are hitting crops harder and the old methods won’t cut it anymore.
Speaking at the event hosted by National Horticultural Research Institute, stakeholders called on Nigerians to embrace biotechnology and digital tools as the new frontline in farming.
According to Prof. Muhammed Attanda, biotech is already changing the game from pest-resistant tomatoes to high-yield peppers and climate-smart onions. The institute has rolled out improved crop varieties and eco-friendly pest control solutions like traps and biopesticides to help farmers stay ahead.
The bigger issue? New pests are emerging fast, thanks to changing weather patterns and they’re not playing nice with crops.
Also weighing in, the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria stressed that without modern plant protection strategies, Nigeria’s food security goals could remain out of reach.
The message was clear: science-driven farming isn’t optional anymore it’s essential.
From lab to farm, innovation is now Nigeria’s best weapon against hunger and the clock is ticking.
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