The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) has been awarded the ISSCA Global Award 2026 for its Parabolic-Shaped Solar Dryer (PSSD) in the Agribusiness and Market system category. The award was presented at the Dryland Congress in New Delhi, India, on September 12, 2026. This recognition acknowledges NSPRI's outstanding contributions to agriculture, particularly in post-harvest management. The PSSD offers a practical approach to reducing losses and improving the quality and shelf life of agricultural products.
The ISSCA award is run by the ICRISAT Centre of Excellence for South-South Cooperation in Agriculture (ISSCA). The award ceremony took place during the Dryland Congress, which is a significant event in the agricultural sector. NSPRI's Executive Director, Professor Lateef Sanni, expressed his gratitude for the global recognition of the institute's efforts in driving innovations that address post-harvest challenges confronting farmers and investors.
The Parabolic-Shaped Solar Dryer (PSSD) is a significant innovation in post-harvest management. It helps farmers and value-chain actors reduce losses and improve the quality and shelf life of agricultural products. The PSSD is a practical approach to addressing the challenges faced by farmers in Nigeria and other parts of the world. By reducing losses, farmers can increase their income and contribute to food security.
Professor Lateef Sanni commended the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which provides a platform for the promotion of solar drying technologies to improve food processing across various agro-ecological zones nationwide. The agenda aims to promote sustainable food security projects, and the PSSD is a key innovation in this area. The recognition of NSPRI's efforts is a testament to the impact of the institute's work in driving innovations in agriculture.
The ISSCA Global Award 2026 is a significant recognition of NSPRI's contributions to agriculture. The award acknowledges the institute's efforts in driving innovations that address post-harvest challenges. The PSSD is a notable innovation that has made a significant impact in the agricultural sector. The award ceremony was attended by stakeholders in the agricultural sector, who acknowledged NSPRI's contributions to agriculture.
NSPRI's work in driving innovations in agriculture is crucial in addressing the challenges faced by farmers in Nigeria. The institute's efforts in promoting solar drying technologies are significant in improving food processing and reducing post-harvest losses. The recognition of NSPRI's efforts by ISSCA is a testament to the impact of the institute's work in driving innovations in agriculture.
The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) will continue to drive innovations in agriculture, particularly in post-harvest management. The institute's work in promoting solar drying technologies will contribute to sustainable food security projects nationwide. The ISSCA Global Award 2026 is a significant recognition of NSPRI's contributions to agriculture, and the institute will continue to strive for excellence in its work.
Key points
- NSPRI wins ISSCA Global Award 2026 for Parabolic-Shaped Solar Dryer
- The award recognizes NSPRI's outstanding contributions to agriculture
- The Parabolic-Shaped Solar Dryer (PSSD) is a practical approach to post-harvest management
