KWASU VC Seeks Increased Multi-disciplinary Research Collaboration
KWASU VC Seeks Increased Multi-disciplinary Research Collaboration
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The Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh has called for more engagement in multi-disciplinary research as a means of fostering innovative solutions to complex societal challenges.
Professor Jimoh stated this on October 24, 2023, at the 1st International Conference on Artificial Intelligence for Women in Agriculture which was held at the Business School of KWASU.
Speaking on.the importance of Agriculture to the economy of Nigeria, Professor Jimoh explained that collaborative efforts in research can foster new perspectives to sustainable agriculture.
He noted the current hike in food prices as a case study, and said the inflationary trend calls for urgent and sustainable solution.
"The need for innovative and sustainable solutions in Agriculture is more pressing than ever.
"This conference and the research it represents, holds the promise of transformative change.
"By bringing together experts, academics and stakeholders from diverse disciplines, we have the opportunity to leverage on the power of artificial intelligence and climate-smart farming to drive progress in our agriculture sector", he said.
Dr. Olayinka Jelili Yusuf, the lead Investigator of the research team on Artificial Intelligence for Women in Agriculture, revealed that his team is working on harnessing and developing Artificial Intelligence based applications that can provide essential farming tools and information to women farmers.
He explained that the research is focused on women farmers in recognition of thier notable contribution to National food production.
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Dr. Yusuf also reiterated the call for research collaboration across disciplines, noting that Agriculture as a multifaceted field requires collaborative efforts to develop sustainable solutions.
The Keynote speaker, Professor Olanike F. Deji in her presentation stressed that if carefully harnessed, inter disciplinary research output can improve the productivity of women farmers in Nigeria.
The expert in gender issues in Agriculture also suggested that AI enhanced climate-smart farming practices can empower women with information and opportunities that can improve their contribution to National GDP.
