PricePally, an online grocery platform, is taking steps to improve farming in Nigeria. They believe that farmers need better support to provide enough food sustainably, which means meeting current demands while also protecting the environment.
Recently, PricePally held a training program for over 160 farmers in the South-Western part of Nigeria, specifically in the areas of Epe, Ibadan, and Abeokuta. This three-week training took place in October 2024 and aimed to help farmers enhance the quality of their crops and reduce the amount of food that gets wasted after harvest.
During the training, farmers learned about important topics like planning their farms better, managing water resources effectively, handling their crops after harvesting, and using sustainable farming methods. The goal was to give farmers the tools and knowledge they need to ensure their products not only meet the market’s needs but also reduce unnecessary waste.
Additionally, the farmers were taught how to use data to understand what consumers want. This knowledge will help them make smarter choices about what to plant, when to harvest, and how to sell their crops.
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Benjamin Ogunbola, a manager at PricePally, spoke about how this training is vital for strengthening Nigeria’s food supply system. He emphasized that farmers are central to PricePally’s mission to make quality food accessible to everyone. By providing farmers with the knowledge and skills to grow, gather, and sell their crops more effectively, PricePally is not just supporting the farmers’ income but also helping ensure that communities have enough affordable food.
Ogunbola mentioned that this training is just one step towards creating a strong and sustainable food chain in Nigeria. To further assist farmers, PricePally is planning to expand its training programs to the northern regions of the country, beginning in Jos. This will involve training liaison officers to improve communication and cooperation between the farmers and PricePally.
He also highlighted some successes, such as selling over one ton of high-quality tomatoes from just one farm in less than two days. This example shows how effective PricePally’s method of selling directly to consumers can be.
In summary, PricePally is committed to making food more affordable and accessible in Nigeria by linking farmers directly with wholesalers, retailers, and individual customers. Through training and support, they’re working to boost agricultural practices throughout the country.
