Anthony
NwakaeghoNaijaAgroNet
Canadian
authorities have invested the sum of $2.9 million, about N469 million into the Nigerian
research project for the “sustainable production and utilization of
underutilized Nigerian vegetables.”
The research study according to NaijaAgroNet findings is funded by the International
Department of Research Centre (IDRC) and Canadian
International Food and Security Research Fund (CIFSRF) in collaboration
with the University of Manitoba and Cape Breton University, all based in
Canada.
Also, the research which commenced after the recent signing
of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Osun State University, Osogbo, has
been extended to Ondo, Ekiti and Oyo States respectively.
NaijaAgroNet learnt
that the research is on six high premium underutilized vegetables that has
nutritional value and abound in the South West Nigeria.
The essence of the research is to clearly define the
agronomic practices, nutritional and economic value of the vegetables for the
benefit of the farmers in Nigeria.
