PricePally, an online grocery platform has said that farmers want further assistance to enhance the agricultural sector and ensure a sustainable food supply in Nigeria.
The company said in a statement that more than 160 farmers in the country’s South-West region received training to assist farmers.
It stated, “Farmers need more support to meet people’s demands and achieve a sustainable food supply. The three-week programme, held in October 2024 across Epe, Ibadan, and Abeokuta, focused on enhancing produce quality and minimising post-harvest losses through good agricultural practices.
“The training, which addressed critical areas such as farm planning, water management, post-harvest handling, and sustainable farming techniques, equipped farmers with tools and knowledge to ensure that their produce meets market demands while reducing waste.
“Farmers also received insights into leveraging data to predict consumer needs, enabling them to make informed decisions about planting, harvesting, and distribution.”
Benjamin Ogunbola, the GSMA Project Manager at PricePally, discussed the training’s effects and emphasised the value of enabling farmers to fortify Nigeria’s food supply chain.
“Our farmers are at the core of our mission to make quality food accessible to everyone. By equipping them with the knowledge to grow, harvest, and distribute their produce effectively, we’re not only supporting their livelihoods but also improving food availability and affordability across communities.
“This training is a crucial step toward achieving a resilient and sustainable food supply chain,” Ogunbola stated.
In order to improve cooperation between farmers and the enterprise, he added, the platform has established a training program for liaison officers. He also mentioned that the company will be expanding to the northern part of the country, beginning with Jos.
He noted, “Our efforts have culminated in successes such as selling over one ton of Grade-A tomatoes from a single farm within 48 hours, a testament to the efficiency of PricePally’s direct-to-consumer model.
“The training, which is an extension of the GSMA-PricePally partnership, is going to expand to the northern region of Nigeria, starting with Jos. We want to further strengthen agricultural practices across the country.
“By connecting farmers directly with wholesalers, retailers, and individual consumers, the food tech company remains committed to making food more affordable and accessible in Nigeria.”
