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The much-desired transformation in agriculture must be technologically driven in order to achieve the desired high production, curb wastages, thereby improving yield and attaining high income.
This was the submission of a former Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Professor Michael Faborode, while delivering the 6th Convocation Lecture of Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State.
Titled: “Sustainable Agricultural Mechanisation, Livestock Transformation, and Post-Harvest Revolution – The Landmark Frontiers,” Prof Faborode said the youths hold the key towards attaining the desired transformation in the sector.
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The professor of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering described today’s youth as technologically savvy, saying such is an essential criterion to transform the future of agriculture positively.
Said he: “The time is right for Africa and particularly Nigeria to fully leverage the mobile platform to harness its digital innovations to achieve its agriculture potentials through efficient use of resources.”
