Stakeholders Push Digital Innovation to Transform Nigeria’s Agriculture
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have called for the adoption of digital technologies, stronger partnerships and enabling government policies to transform agriculture, improve food security and position the country as a leading producer and exporter of innovative agricultural solutions. The call was made at the Digital Agricultural Ecosystem Forum 2026, organised by the Farm-to-Table…
Nigeria's agricultural sector is facing significant challenges, but stakeholders are pushing for digital innovation to transform the industry. At the Digital Agricultural Ecosystem Forum 2026, experts emphasized the need for stronger partnerships, enabling government policies, and scaling existing technologies. Nigeria possesses emerging technologies such as AI, precision farming, the Internet of Things, drone technology, remote sensing, and digital marketplaces, but scaling these innovations to benefit millions of farmers remains a major hurdle.
The Nigerian government, represented by the ministry of agriculture and food security, acknowledged that while agriculture is the backbone of the economy, it continues to struggle with climate variability, low productivity, poor extension services, inadequate access to finance, fragmented value chains, and significant post-harvest losses.
Digital transformation, according to the minister, requires more than just introducing new technologies; it must be accessible, affordable, trusted, and supported by an enabling ecosystem. Nigeria must become an active developer, adopter, and exporter of digital agricultural innovations. The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry highlighted that digital tools are already helping farmers worldwide increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve profitability.
The forum also marked the launch of the Farm-to-Table Digital Innovation Hub, a platform aimed at connecting various stakeholders to bridge the gap between research and commercial application. This hub will provide business incubation, innovation support, digital solutions, entrepreneurial training, investment matchmaking, and technology transfer to strengthen Nigeria's agricultural value chain.
Additionally, the Cassava Growers Association of Nigeria emphasized the importance of digital traceability to improve access to international agricultural markets. By digitizing farmer records and mapping farms, international buyers can trace products to specific locations and ensure compliance with food safety standards.
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