{
  "id": 9922310,
  "title": "Plant Breeders Seek Stronger Funding, Infrastructure for Food Sufficiency",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/plant-breeders-seek-stronger-funding-infrastructure-for-food",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-26T06:17:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/26/plant-breeders-seek-stronger-funding-infrastructure-for-food-sufficiency/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Nigerian plant breeders and other stakeholders in the Agriculture sector have called for stronger funding, investment in infrastructure, research, and breeding innovations to effectively combat food security challenges. At the 4th International Conference of the Nigerian Plant Breeders’ Association (NPBA) held in Abuja, the conference highlighted that adequate funding and infrastructure are crucial for agricultural production, as inadequate power and transportation can weaken agricultural enterprises. Additionally, plant breeders emphasized the importance of partnerships with institutions whose mandates align with their innovations, as this can help researchers develop stronger proposals and access funding both locally and internationally.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}