Agricultural insurance is a major tool for farmers and other stakeholders to use in managing risk. Generally, insurance protects against production-related risks (pests, diseases, farming practices) and market & policy-related
Over the years, women have established more defined roles in agriculture. In Nigeria, women are involved in agricultural production, processing, and utilization. A woman’s role in the agricultural sector is
The backbone of any agricultural revolution is access of farmers to modern agricultural inputs. These agricultural inputs range from improved seeds, fertilizers, and crop protection chemicals to machinery, irrigation and
Agriculture is the largest sector in the Nigerian economy, accounting for 22% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and roughly 70% of employment. Additionally, a large share of Nigeria’s food supply
Nwuneli, N., Robinson, E., Humphrey, J. and Henson, S. IDS Evidence Report 64 Publisher: IDS Download this publication This report presents case studies of two Nigerian food-processing businesses and analyses
Overview From December 2013 to March 2014, Sahel Capital Partners & Advisory completed a study of the yam value chain in Ghana with a focus on processing activities, in order to
Ninety-two percent (92%) of the world’s production of yam comes from West Africa, with Nigeria alone producing 65% (more than 37 MT), and Ghana producing 12% (more than 6.6 MT).
Did you know that malnutrition kills 5 million children under the age of 5 every year – an average of 1 child every six seconds? According to the 2008 Demographic
Overview From December 2013 to March 2014, Sahel Capital Partners & Advisory completed a study of the yam value chain in Nigeria with a focus on processing activities in order