As the African Union (AU) and the ECOWAS regional government explore methods to revitalise the region’s economy and restore lost opportunities and livelihoods, one sector is receiving significant attention: agriculture.
Decentralizing seed quality assurance in Nigeria will help to improve the quality and sustainability of seed supply to farmers in rural areas which are commonly harder to reach. Emerging lessons
In today’s evolving market landscape, traditional marketing strategies face increasing challenges, prompting seed companies in Nigeria to turn to social media platforms for enhanced and cost-effective visibility and connection to
One of the key barriers to achieving increased crop productivity in Nigeria is the quality of seed grown by farmers. Traditionally, seed quality has been monitored and certified by a
The Sahel Scholars’ Conference, an annual conference organized by Sahel and African Food Changemakers primarily targeted at university undergraduates and youth in general, held virtually on Thursday, August 15th, 2024.
Think of a world where a single click on a computer or swipe on a smartphone can help feed an entire community. Or a world where a tap on a
Comrademartins Abantlehe writes on Guaranteeing Food Security through Sustainable Cassava Production
SExtreme weather and climate change have worsened Africa’s food insecurity, especially in Nigeria, where oil dependency and other socio-economic factors further strain the food ecosystem. Transforming the agricultural sector is
We launched the “Project Green Earth” at Junior Secondary School, Jabi, Abuja. We teamed up with the Greener Cities Collective—Ekondo, Eden Botanical Garden, and Sanctuaries of Nature for this impactful
Introduction Large-scale procurement, handling, and distribution of seeds in formal transactions by institutional actors – such as governments, NGOs, and development programs – often impede the development of a sustainable