The 2023 Sahel Food Changemakers System Conference was a highly impactful event that successfully brought together key stakeholders to discuss the transformation of Nigeria’s food system. During the conference, the
A silent crisis is unfolding in the food and agriculture sector that supports millions of the Nigerian Population. We are facing unprecedented challenges due to the erratic and increasingly extreme
The project is building on the work of previous investments to provide critical technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) to
The federal government raised concerns about the negative effects of climate change, saying it is the single largest contributor to insecurity in the agricultural sector. The government observed that insecurity
Nigeria’s crop variety registration and release system features a range of actors across the public and private sectors who coordinate, nominate, and evaluate crop varieties for release. The process ensures
Introduction: We are delighted to bring you the latest updates on the Collaborative Seed Program’s (CSP) groundbreaking venture into the Licensed Seed Inspectors (LSI) scheme in the Northwest region of
Nigeria currently faces several challenges in the agri-food sector, most notably the low productivity of its farmers. Nigerian farmers achieve only about 40% of the yield attained by their global
Introduction: Nigeria, known as one of West Africa’s prominent seed producers, faces various obstacles that hinder the production and marketing of seeds. These challenges include seed insecurity, pests and diseases,