Expert Urges Federal, State Govts to Prioritise Smallholder Farmers, Processors in Agricultural Policy Frameworks - AgroNigeria

Expert Urges Federal, State Govts to Prioritise Smallholder Farmers, Processors in Agricultural Policy Frameworks - AgroNigeria

A Canadian-based food engineering expert, Professor Michael Ngadi, has called on the Federal and State Governments to prioritize smallholder farmers and processors in their agricultural policy frameworks to accelerate food security and agribusiness development in Nigeria. Speaking during a public lecture at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Ngadi emphasized that smallholder operators remain the

How Fintech is Bridging the Financial Inclusion Gap for Africa’s Smallholder Farmers

Smallholder farmers in Africa face growing climate threats yet remain largely excluded from traditional financial systems due to lack of credit histories, collateral, and infrastructure. This article explores how fintech innovations — from mobile lending and digital wallets to AI-powered credit scoring and blockchain — are transforming financial access for rural farmers. By leveraging alternative data and user-friendly platforms, fintech is help…