Busy minds integrating technology into agribusiness, fisheries and environment

Talon and Research

Talon has advanced in the last few years into the full commercialization of its research results and those of associated local and international organisations in Agriculture, fisheries and environment; a development which has been made possible through the incorporation of it's two wholly owned subsidiary companies:

  • Dantec Ltd.
  • Grampian Biotechnology Ltd.

    Dantec handles commercialization of research results in Agriculture, Engineering and Export, while Grampian handles commercialization of research results in biotechnology and environment. Some of our patents, publications and technical reports are as listed below. Contact us for details.

  • Sunflower (sourcing vegetable oil)
  • Integrated coastal Management
  • Water budget for fish farming
  • Talon recirculatory system
  • TALSMOK (Talon has a patent right on TALSMOK; Fish smoking kiln)
  • Converting water weed to fertilizer or manure
  • Utilization of cotton waste for energy production

PATENTS, PUBLICATIONS AND MAJOR TECHNICAL REPORTS

 

  1. Talabi, S.O.(1972): The process biophysics and biochemistry of fish dehydration: Symposium on protein foods. John West Publications e.d. O.L. Oke pp. 197‑204.
  2. Oke, O.L., Talabi S.O & Umoh I.B. (1975): The possible use of chitin and chitosans as animal feed. Proc. of International Conference on chitin and chitosan. pp. 327‑332 MIT Sea Grant 78‑7 USA.
  3. Talabi, S.O. Makanjuola (1977): Frozen fish marketing in Nigeria. Proc. of the conference on the handling, processing and marketing of tropical fish pp. 205‑213. Trop. products Inst. London, UK.
  4. Talabi,S.O.(1977): Improving fish utilization through medium scale integrated fishery industries.Proc. of NIFST Vol. 1. pp.108‑116.
  5. Talabi, S.O. (1975): Certain problems of fish processing in Nigeria. "Proc. 1st Africa Nutrition Congress". ed A O Omololu et al. pp51-54.
  6. Talabi, S.O.(1978): Fish smoking technology FAO/FII: TFTE 78/12 14 pages.
  7. Talabi, S.O. & Bassey, S.S (1978): Microorganisms of health significance in fish and fishery products. (Paper presented at the NIFST Symposium on problems of food poisoning and infection in Nigeria at the University of Ife, Ile‑Ife, 7th April, 1979.
  8. Talabi, S.O., Fetuga, & B.L Ologhobo,A (1980): Utilization of big‑eye fish, Brachydeuterus auritus meal and fish protein concentrate production: A preliminary evaluation. Advances in fishery science & tech. pp. 335‑338.
  9. Talabi, S.O.(1980): A smoke‑drying kiln for foods. Nigerian Patent No. RP. 4050.
  10. Bossey, S.S. & Talabi, S.O. (1981): Some chemical and organoleptic assessment studies on the storage characteristics of the West African Long Croaker Pseudotolithus typus.. Food Chemistry (7) pp. 169‑174..
  11. Talabi, S.O. (1982): Lipid stability of developed analogs of Trachurus trachurus. University of Ife. (Unpublished Ph.D Biochemistry thesis.)
  12. Igbinosun, J.E., Talabi, S.O. (1982): Studies on the nutrition of brackish-water catfish ‑ preliminary investigations on the probable use of vegetable oil in catfish feeds. NIOMR Technical Paper No. 6.
  13. Igbinosun, J.E., Talabi, S.O. et al (1983): Studies on the nutrition of brackish‑water catfish: replacement of fishmeal by soyabean meal in the diets of Nigerian brackishwater catfish. NIOMR Technical Paper No. 7
  14. Talabi, S.O, Sorinmade, S.O. & Alliu (1984): High temperature salting of mince of small-sized fish. NIOMR Technical Paper No. 11.
  15. Talabi, S.O, Lawal A.O & Sorinmade, S.O (1984): Contributions to the processing of soya bean seeds into full fat cake using a fishmeal plant in Nigeria. Proc. IITA/INT SOY, IITA, Ibadan, Oyo State. Nigeria.
  16. Balogun, A.M. & Talabi, S.O. (1984): An investigation into the lipid classes of skipjack tuna. J. Food Science, UK, 49pp. 1638‑1640.
  17. Talabi, S.O. et al (1985): Physical and chemical characteristics of the soils of Mambilla Plateau:Commissioned by Lipton Nigeria Limited. (Unilever group) 14 pp.
  18. Balogun, A.M. & Talabi, S.O. (1985): Proximate analysis of the flesh and the anatomical weight composition of skip‑jack tuna. Food chemistry, vol. 7 No.2 1985.
  19. Akinyemi, O., Balogun, A.M. & Talabi, S.O. (1986): Catch assessment of commercially important fish of Nigeria's trawling Industry: Journal of W.A fisheries,Vol. 1, No. 1, 1986.
  20. Balogun, A.M., Talabi, S.O. (1985): An investigation into the lipid classes of skipjack tuna. Journal of food Science Vol. 49.
  21. Egwele, A.R.., Sorinmade, S.O. & Talabi, S.O. (1984): Nutritional evaluation of traditionally smoked bonga obtained from different markets in Lagos ‑ A preliminary investigation. Fish processing in Africa, FAO Fisheries report No. 329.
  22. Lawal, A.O., Talabi, S.O. & Sorinmade,S.O. (1986): Effect of salting on the storage and quality characteristics of smoked fillets of the croakers caught in Nigerian waters. Fish processing in Africa. Proc. Of the FAO expert consultation of fish technology in Africa. No. 329.
  23. Talabi, S.O. et al. (1986): Fish Raw Materials Development. Report prepared for Nestle Nigeria Ltd. 70 pp.
  24. Balogun, A.M., Talabi, S.O., Sorinmade, S.O. & Okosun, O. (1986): Product technology of skipjack tuna caught in Nigeria's EEZ. Proc. of the FAO expert consultation on fish technology in Africa. No. 329.
  25. Talabi,S.O.,Onajobi, F. & Hardy, R. (1986): Development of salted meat analogues from the mince of Trachurus trachurus. Fish processing in Africa. Proc. of the FAO expert consultation on fish technology in Africa No. 329.
  26. Sorinmade, S.O., Talabi, S.O., & Johnson, A. (1986): Storage characteristics of frozen fish species caught in Nigerian waters – A preliminary investigation: Proc. of the FAO expert consultation on fish technology in Africa. No. 329.
  27. Talabi, S.O. et al (1987): Studies on the feasibility of the establishment of commercial integrated fish farms in Nigeria. Prepared for the Federal Government of Nigeria. 300 pp.
  28. Talabi, S.O. (1986): Food quality demands for the export market. Lecture delivered at the four-day training workshop of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science & Tech. 25 pp.
  29. Talabi, S.O.(1985): Fish feed technology and nutrition: The Nigerian situation: Paper presented at the FISON Conference (26‑ 29th Nov.). 70 pp.
  30. Talabi, S.O. (1987): Fish Feed Technology ‑ Prepared for Livestock Feeds Limited (Pfizer Group). 66 pp.
  31. Talabi, S.O. (1987): The Nigerian Fishery Industry. UN/FAO, Marketing Digest No. 1/87. pp. 30‑32.
  32. Talabi, S.O. (1988): Prospects and problems of large scale local production of fish meal in Nigeria for livestock feed manufacture. Paper presented at the Agricultural & Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), Ilorin. 67 pp.
  33. Talabi, S.O. et al (1988): Investigations on the problems and prospects of the 500 hectare - Bendel Fish Farms. Report commissioned by CAFAD Limited. 300 pp.
  34. Talabi, S.O. & Afolabi, A.O.(1987): Studies on the toxicity of fermented Red Acalypha (A. Wilkesiana) commissioned by Lipton Nigeria Ltd. (Unilever) 43 pp.
  35. Talabi, S.O. et al. (1989): Study on NYSC Farming programme and the provision of technical/professional services for enterprises planning. Prepared for NYSC Directorate, Lagos.191 pp.
  36. Talabi, S.O. (1990): Problems and prospects of the banking industry in the 90s with emphasis on Union Bank Manager's Conference, Sheraton Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria. 37 pp.
  37. Talabi, S.O. (1990): An oilseed industrial strategy for Nigeria: Techno‑economic & policy issues. Paper presented at the National Workshop on Raw Materials Development & Management Strategies for Nigerian Industries organised by the Raw Materials Research & Development Council (RMRDC) at the Nigerian Institute for Policy & Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos, Nigeria. 107 pp.
  38. Talabi, S.O.(1990): Recovery of fishery by‑products for the feed industry: Technological and other issues.. Paper presented at the Consultative meeting on Indigenous technology equipment fabrication and development for feed manufacturing and related agro‑industries organised by the Presidential Task Forces on alternative formulations of livestock feeds at Gateway Hotel, Sango Otta, Ogun State, Nigeria. 19 pp.
  39. Talabi, S.O., Adeleke, A. (1990):Report on strategies and opportunities of self employment generation in Nigeria: Sectoral Audits prepared for the UN/ILO. 195 pp.
  40. Talabi, S.O., Olagoke, A.M. & Reader, J.T (1990): Financing small and large scale irrigation projects in Nigeria. Paper presented at a National Workshop on "Farmers' participation in irrigation development and management" held at the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Samaru, Zaria, Nigeria. (7th‑8th May), 38 pp.
  41. Talabi, S.O. et al (1991): Studies and land use evaluation of selected sites for labour intensive farming development of Agro‑industrial projects in the local Government area of Oyo State in Nigeria. Project commissioned by the Oyo State Government of Nigeria; 284 pp + 150 maps.
  42. Talabi, S. O. (1993): Food, A must for survival of man: what options for Lagos State paper presented at a forum organised by the Lagos State Government. 23 pp.
  43. Talabi, S. O. (1993): Computer Applications in the management of inland fisheries. Paper presented at the workshop on management and the use of computerized national database on inland fisheries in Nigeria.
  44. Talabi, S. O. (1993): A Fish Production Strategy for Nigeria presented on the 1st Fellowship and Corporate Award Nite of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria held at Sheraton Hotels & Towers, Ikeja, Lagos on Friday December 17, 1993.
  45. Talabi, S. O.. (1995): Deterioration in Fish and Fish Products. A lecture delivered at the Training Workshop for NAFDAC staff, Lagos.
  46. Talabi, S. O. (1995): Development in Chilling Technology for Preservation of Fresh Fish Quality in the Tropics. A lecture delivered at the Training Workshop for NAFDAC staff.
  47. Talabi, S. O. (1995): Hygiene in the Fishing Industry. A lecture delivered at the Training Workshop for NAFDAC staff, Lagos
  48. Talabi, S. O. (1997): Studies in the utilisation of enzymes in Tilapia nutrition FISON Conference, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 1977
  49. Environmental Action Plan of the Federal Capital Territory by Talon Nigeria Ltd. March 1998 (WORLD BANK EMP)
  • Environmental Action Plan of Kaduna State by Talon Nigeria Ltd.
 
  • Environmental Action Plan of Plateau State by Talon Nigeria Ltd.
 
  • Environmental Action Plan of Niger State by Talon Nigeria Ltd.
 
 
  1. Talabi, S. O. (1998): Agricultural Product Exports: Standards, Quality and the role of Inspecting Agents. A presentation at the Training programme for operators of the Nigerian Export Supervision scheme (NESS), Eko Hotel, Lagos. Organised by Global Inspection Services (Nigeria) Limited.
  2. Talabi, S. O. (1999): Fruit, Vegetables and Fishery Products of Nigeria: Report prepared for: CTA/EU Netherlands.
  3. Talabi, S. O. (2001): National Fisheries Policy and the Nigerian Economy: lecture at National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru
  4. Talabi, S. O. (2001): The human resource base of Nigeria’s Food Security RESDEC lecture at University of Agric, Abeokuta
  5. Talabi, S. O. (2001): The Dilemma of Post-Harvest Technology in Nigeria. 4th annual FIIRO Guest Lecture, Oshodi, Lagos.
  6. Environmental Management Manual; Kainji Hydro power station, by Talon Nigeria Ltd. October 2001 
  7. Environmental Audit of Kainji Hydro power Station, October 2001
  8. Talabi, S. O. et al (2002): Development of Horticulture Export in Nigeria 281pp. Strategy document for Nigeria Export Promotion Council.
  9. Talabi, S. O. (2003): Food Poverty in Nigeria. Fellowship Award Lecture, Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON).
  10. Talabi, S. O. (2004): Nigeria’s Aquaculture: The Beyondness of the aquaculture technologies: A Lecture delivered at the Nigerian Institute of Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR).
  11. Master plan for the development of Horticulture Export in Nigeria by Boriam-Talon Joint Venture Ltd
  12. Process design and Financial analyses of Talon Water Re-circulatory system for fish and shrimps, Talon Nigeria Ltd
  13. University private sector relationships by Dr S. O. Talabi
  14. Shrimp farming manual
  15. Nigeria’s food security policy: A proposal by Dr S. O. Talabi
  16. Smoked Fish Processing, Talon Nigeria Ltd
  17. Economics of dehydrated Foods produced in Talon’s TALSMOK drying equipment
  18. Fish Diseases and Fish Deterioration Training Manual, Dr S. O. Talabi
  19. Ammonia material balance studies in Talon Water Re-circulatory System using Cat fish.
  20. Mainstreaming Environment into National Economic Development Agenda, 2004
  21. Animal Science, Technology and Society, Adegbola Memorial Lecture, 2007. (ISBN: )
  22. Master plan of Mega Canaan farms, Kagoma, Kaduna State, by Talon Nigeria Ltd. August 2008.
  • Mega Canaan Pig Processing Feasibility Report by Talon Nigeria Ltd. August 2008.
 
  • Mega Canaan Poultry Processing Feasibility Report by Talon Nigeria Ltd. August 2008.
 
  • Mega Canaan Socio Economic survey by Talon Nigeria Ltd. August 2008.
 
  1. Bid on studies and engineering design of Lagos fishing by Talon Nigeria Ltd in Association with Royal Haskoning, Holland. October 2008
  2. Master plan of Eden Agro business park, Paiko, Gwagwalada, Abuja, by Talon Nigeria Ltd. May 2009
  3. Techno economic studies on the renovation and expansion of the Ebughu Fisheries Terminal, Talon Nigeria Ltd, 2009
  4. Progress in the management of Pangassius species in Talon Water Re-circulatory System in Nigeria, 2009
  5. Performance of six different vegetable seeds from France on Talon Integrated Farm using Waste Water from Aquaculture, 2009