Trust among farmers is key to scaling climate-smart innovations

Trust among farmers is key to scaling climate-smart innovations

As the climate becomes increasingly variable and extreme events become more frequent, accelerating the use of innovations that can strengthen agricultural resilience has become a priority for agrifood systems. Science has made progress in developing solutions with the potential to help farmers address these challenges. However, ensuring that knowledge about these innovations reaches more farmers and is understood, adapted and scaled remains one …

Nigeria, IFAD Launch Agribusiness Project to Boost Food Security

The Nigerian Government, in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme, and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has launched the Climate-Smart Agribusiness Partnership for Resilience (CSAPR) Project. The Project aims to strengthen climate resilience and improve agricultural productivity across Nigeria. The project, unveiled in Abuja, aims to i…

FG, IFAD Launch Climate-smart Agribusiness Project To Boost Value Chains

FG, IFAD launch climate-smart agribusiness project to boost value chains By Felicia Imohimi   The Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have unveiled the Climate-Smart Agribusiness Partnership for Resilience (CSAPR) project to improve the resilience and profitability of Nigeria’s agricultural value chains.   Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, at …

FGN/IFAD, SAPZ, NiMet Launch Climate-Smart Agribusiness Partnerships for Resilience Project

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), has officially launched the Climate-Smart Agribusiness Partnerships for Resilience (CSAPR) Project in Abuja, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The project, financed by the Gates Foundat…