…central to food security, yet a substantial proportion of the sector—particularly smallholder farmers—remained underserved by formal financial institutions, with limited access to credit, insurance and other appropriate financial services. Smallholder farmers were considered too risky to finance, with most lacking coll…

…fast-track the development of sugar estates across the country,” the statement added. On smallholder farmers, Bakrin said the Sugarcane Outgrower Development Programme was designed to make farmers co-owners of the sector’s growth. He said every sugar estate under the NSMP 2.0 would be required to reserve land for outgr…

…that government assurances had not adequately addressed their concerns. He urged CSOs, smallholder farmers, youths and affected communities to pursue accountability through constructive engagement rather than unnecessary confrontation with the government. Also speaking, a representative of Advocacy on Conservation Inno…

…challenge, despite billions of naira committed to intervention programmes, many smallholder farmers remained beyond the reach of formal finance. The post Bank of Agriculture 2.0: How digital innovation is redefining agricultural finance in Nigeria appeared first on Tribune Online.

…part of the state government’s broader agricultural initiatives aimed at empowering smallholder farmers, increasing productivity and promoting economic growth across Sokoto State. The post Sokoto Govt warns against fertiliser diversion as Kebbe receives 3,600 bags for farmers appeared first on Vanguard News.

…Development Programme is a joint intervention designed to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers by increasing productivity, strengthening value chains and expanding market access, with a major focus on rice and cassava production in participating states.

…procurement of 6,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser, equivalent to 120,000 bags, to support smallholder farmers in the state as part of efforts to boost agricultural productivity and food security. The approval was granted at the council meeting, chaired by Governor Uba Sani, on Tuesday. The meeting was […] The post Kadun…

…improve agricultural productivity, strengthen value chains, increase market access for smallholder farmers and create employment opportunities across participating states. The facility had yet to record any disbursement, according to the World Bank data. In December 2024, the bank also approved three separate credits w…

…and make transparent, upfront investments to secure agricultural corridors, support smallholder farmers with accessible resources, and collaborate vigorously with organisations like the WFP to bridge funding gaps before this crisis escalates and claims more lives, especially those of children. "A prosperous Nigeria, fr…

…governments to make proactive investments in securing agricultural corridors and support smallholder farmers with accessible resources. He urged governments to work closely with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and other development partners to bridge funding gaps before the crisis worsened. According to h…

…make transparent, upfront investments in securing agricultural corridors and supporting smallholder farmers with accessible resources. He urged closer collaboration with the WFP to bridge funding gaps before the crisis claimed more lives, particularly those of children. PUNCHONLINE reports that the United Nations World…

…food companies channel investments into laboratory-grown cocoa instead of supporting smallholder farmers across Africa. The association said continued underinvestment in cocoa farmers, ageing plantations, climate change and the spread of the cacao swollen shoot virus are threatening supply and could trigger another pri…

…Fund (NADF) has commenced the distribution of 100,800 bags of fertiliser to 25,200 smallholder farmers across Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi and Jigawa states under the Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Programme (FISP). Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Katsina on Saturday, NADF Executive Secretary and Chief Executive…

…initiative, 515,720 bags of locally produced fertiliser are being distributed to 128,930 smallholder farmers across 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory during the current planting season. The President added that the NADF is also promoting modern farming practices through digital extension services, harmonised…