Niger Farmers Get Free Fertilizer, Feeds From ‘One Acre Fund’

“One Acre Fund Nigeria has provided 12,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer and distributed improved seeds like rice, maize, okro, and herbicides to 60,000 smallholder farmers in Niger State ahead of the wet season farming. The initiative aims to boost productivity and enhance food security. The organization plans to expand its impact further by distributing 6 million trees to 220,000 farmers across Niger, Nasarawa, and Kwara states in 2024. This effort underscores their commitment to ensuring last-mile access to quality inputs, empowering farmers, and fostering thriving agricultural communities. Source: Daily Trust

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One Acre Fund Nigeria has significantly empowered 60,000 smallholder farmers in Niger State ahead of wet season farming by distributing 12,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer and improved seeds such as rice, maize, okra, and herbicides. This initiative aims to boost productivity and enhance food security in the region. Adetola Adegbite, the Country Director of One Acre Fund Nigeria, emphasized the transformative impact of this support, highlighting plans to distribute 6 million trees to 220,000 farmers across Niger, Nasarawa, and Kwara states during the 2024 Input Delivery Season.
The focus on last-mile delivery is crucial for agricultural development, especially for smallholder farmers who often face challenges in accessing quality inputs. Emmanuel Bamboye, Field Operations lead at One Acre Fund, underscored the importance of delivering inputs directly to farmers’ doorsteps, noting that it not only enhances convenience but also serves as a lifeline for improving productivity and livelihoods. This initiative aligns with their goal of ensuring farmers have access to essential resources and knowledge, fostering thriving agricultural communities and fostering sustainable economic growth.