The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has received the newly upgraded greenhouse facility for better seed storage and production.
The facility is equipped with technology to meet the modern storage and production demand of the century under the PBR Cowpea Seed Project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).
Handing over the facility to the institute, Dr Emmanuel Okogbenin, the Director, Programme Development and Commercialisation, African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), said unveiling the facility was representing not only a physical structure, but also a symbol of commitment to innovation and progress in agriculture.
"The upgraded greenhouse, powered by a robust 100KVA solar system, stands as a testament to our dedication to harnessing renewable energy sources for the betterment of agricultural practices.
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