The National Institute of Horticultural Research (NIHORT), Ibadan, Oyo State, has commenced a 2-day training for unemployed youths and women, on value addition for tomato farmers. The training is taking place at the headquarters of The National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI), Badeggi, in Niger state. […]
INTRODUCTION Farmers’ field day was organized as part of the OCP Initiative to validate the new tomato specific fertilizer formulation developed by NIHORT and IAR&T. This was done to provide a platform for farmers to interact and evaluate the performance of the new fertilizer; create […]
Ginger is capable of impacting positively on Nigeria’s agricultural economic development, according to Maj.- Gen. Garba Mohammed, (RTD) Chairman, Governing Board of the National Horticultural Research Institute , Ibadan, Oyo State. Gen Garba disclosed this at the opening of a Horticultural Training on Ginger Value […]
Mr Olomide Kehinde olomide.oluwatosin@nihort.gov.ng Head of Unit Mission: Our mission is to promote the use of improved horticultural seeds/propagules for sustainable food production and improved livelihood. Vision: Ensuring timely availability of high quality horticultural seed for sustainable production. Brief Introduction: The Seed Technology Unit (STU) […]
Production Techniques Development of Protocol for improved production of planting material of Plantain/Banana, Pineapple and Irvingia through biotechnology. Rapid multiplication of improved planting materials of Plantain/Banana through simple technology (PIF method) and training of farmers. Multiplication of improved fruit seedlings of Citrus, Mango, Pineapple, Irvingia, […]
The Executive Director, National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), Ibadan, Dr Abayomi Olaniyan, says the planting season must not be missed by farmers, while preventing the spread of COVID-19. Olaniyan told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Friday in Ibadan that this would help Nigeria […]
Welcome to NIHORT, Nigeria No.1 Horticultural Research Institute The National Horticultural Research Institute (Headquarter); located in Ibadan was established in 1975 with the assistance of United Nations Development Programme in conjunction with food and Agricultural Organization as fruits and vegetables research and demonstration centre. It […]
Developing Horticultural Produce and Products Since 1975 Learn More Empowering Nigeria Horticultural Sector Learn More Highly Experienced Consultants & Scientists Learn More We use biotechnology applications for crop improvement Learn More Nigeria No.1 Horticultural Research Institute The National Horticultural Research Institute (Headquarter); located in Ibadan […]
