Agriculture – PiLAF

STRENGTHENING AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT FABRICATION IN OYO STATE

May 21, 2025

PiLAF held a high-level follow-up meeting today, with the Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye, and senior officials of the Oyo State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to further advance the Agricultural Equipment Fabrication Policy. The meeting highlighted areas that needed to be revised in the draft policy for further […]

HIGH-LEVEL STAKEHOLDERS MEETING REVIEWS AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT FABRICATION POLICY FOR OYO STATE

February 18, 2025

Policies

As part of ongoing efforts to refine and advance the Agricultural Equipment Fabrication Policy for Oyo State, a high-level stakeholders’ meeting was held at the Oyo State Secretariat. This crucial discussion brought together key players in the agricultural sector, underscoring a collective commitment to strengthening local equipment fabrication and fostering agricultural development in the state. […]

EXPLORING URBAN AND PERI-URBAN AGRICULTURE IN IBADAN, NIGERIA – PRELIMINARY INSIGHTS

December 21, 2024

Brown Bag

Urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA) is gaining traction as a solution to the challenges of rapid urbanisation. This was the focus of the 13th PiLAF Brown Bag Series, where Trent Dilka, a Fulbright researcher at the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF), presented his preliminary findings on “Situational Analysis of […]

STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT WITH NCAM: ADVANCING THE OYO STATE FABRICATORS POLICY

October 11, 2024

Policies

PiLAF’s steering committee for the Oyo State Agricultural equipment fabricators policy document held a strategic meeting with the leadership of the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM) in Ilorin on Tuesday, 8th October 2024. Prior to this, the NCAM leadership had been presented with the document for their review and professional input. Led by Executive […]

PiLAF’S 12TH BROWN BAG SERIES: EXPLORING MACHINE LEARNING FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

September 24, 2024

Brown Bag

The Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) hosted the 12th edition of its Brown Bag Series on the 18th of September 2024. The session, which was attended by over 100 participants, featured an enlightening lecture delivered by Prof. Olusanya Elisa Olubusoye, Coordinator of the University of Ibadan Laboratory for Interdisciplinary […]

ADVANCING AGRIBUSINESS IN NIGERIA: NABG, PILAF AND DAWN COMMISSION COLLABORATE FOR REGIONAL SENSITIZATION

September 2, 2024

Agriculture

The Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG), in collaboration with the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) and the DAWN Commission, hosted a two-day regional agribusiness sensitization initiative aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural sector. This held on August 13-14, 2024, at Adis Hotel, New Bodija, Ibadan. The program welcomed both physical and […]

Addressing Agricultural Challenges: Dr. Benjamin Oyelami on Eyi Ara Radio Show

July 26, 2024

Agriculture, Policies

On Saturday, July 13th, 2024, listeners of Crest FM 91.1 were treated to an enlightening episode of Eyi Ara, featuring Dr. Benjamin Oyelami, the Policy Communication Manager of the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF). Hosted by the dynamic duo Damilola Agbaje and Abayomi Oderemi, the program delved into the pressing issues surrounding agriculture and food security in Nigeria, providing a wealth of knowledge and practical insights.

PiLAF’S TRIP TO NIJI FARMS: LEARNING BEST PRACTICES FOR AGRICULTURAL FABRICATION AND PROCESSING

July 18, 2024

Fabricators

On Friday, 5th July 2024, the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) team set out on a trip to Niji Farms in Ilero, Oyo State, Nigeria, to learn and observe best practices in agricultural fabrication and processing. This visit was aimed at gaining practical insights that will be instrumental in developing a comprehensive policy document for agricultural equipment fabricators in Oyo State and to serve as a learning platform for fabricators and other members of the team.

DEVELOPING THE NIGERIA FERTILIZER ROADMAP: INSIGHTS FROM THE STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION HOSTED BY PiLAF

July 17, 2024

Agriculture

On July 2, 2024, the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) organized a pivotal stakeholder consultation at the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) in Abuja, Nigeria. The primary goal was to develop the Nigeria Fertilizer Roadmap, a strategic document aimed at guiding the country's fertilizer industry towards sustainable growth and enhanced agricultural productivity. This consultation was part of the Sustain Africa project, funded by Purdue University and led by the Africa Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ANAPRI). As a member of ANAPRI, PiLAF played a significant role in this initiative.

INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION IN NIGERIA: INSIGHTS FROM PiLAF’S 11TH BROWN BAG SERIES

July 8, 2024

On Friday, June 21, 2024, the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) hosted its 11th Brown Bag Series, titled "Innovative Strategies for Agricultural Transformation in Nigeria." This engaging and insightful session was delivered by Dr. Olusade Taiwo, Executive Director of the Centre for Enterprise Development and Action Research (CEDAR) and Policy Research and Partnerships Consultant at the DAWN Commission.