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Our resource centre gathers resources from across the programme, sharing information and knowledge on Propcom+’s Climate-Smart Agricultural Interventions approach.
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March 02, 2026
Research/Study Report
Limited access to agricultural extension services is a key factor contributing to the gender gap in Nigerian farming. In the North, only 3% of female plot managers accessed these services, compared to 20% of men—despite evidence that participation can boost farm productivity by 18%. (World Bank, 2022).
March 02, 2026
Research/Study Report
Understanding and addressing barriers to economic participation is a core component of Propcom+’s Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) strategy and is critical to achieving the programme’s ambitious target of reaching 50% women. Aimed primarily at an internal programme audience, this brief literature review builds on the secondary data analysis presented in the GESI Analytical Study to explore the potential of access to finance interventions to bridge gender gaps in agriculture. It draws largely on evidence from Nigeria but also references other relevant contexts.
January 20, 2026
Success Stories
In Taka village, Kaduna State, farming is a tradition passed down through the generations. Kauna John was born into this, enjoyed the proceeds, and, when she was old enough, she engaged in the existing tradition. Yet she found it exhausting and noticed that, despite the time and resources spent, the yield and sales were barely enough to sustain the family. As a daughter born and raised on the farm in Taka, Dutsen Wai Ward, in Kubau LGA of Kaduna State, Kauna watched her parents work the land, cultivating and planting grains in the same way generations before them had. She learned to love farming, but she also saw how difficult it was to make a good living from it. As the climate worsened each year and yields continued to decline, Kauna saw an urgent need to try something new.
January 20, 2026
Success Stories
Dr. Khadija Bamaiyi, a veterinarian, entrepreneur, wife, and mother, is redefining what’s possible for women in agribusiness in Kaduna State. As the founder of Bamaiyi Vets, she has dedicated her working life to improving livestock health and empowering rural farmers – especially women – in her community.” Because of my gender, some farmers initially doubted me” Dr. Khadija revealed, but her results spoke louder than their stereotyping. Today, her community sees her as the ‘Vet Doctor’ – even children call her “doctor” when she passes by. Her work has inspired young girls, some of whom now dream of becoming a veterinarian after watching Dr. Khadija in action.
January 20, 2026
Success Stories
“My harvest was so amazing that my peers in the community started coming to ask me where they can access such seed. In less than two (2) years, my farm size grew from two (2) hectares to six (6)” Baba Muktar (Premier Seeds Outgrower)
For nearly four decades, farming has been the backbone of Alhaji Baba Muktar Muhammed’s life; it paid for his education, sustained his family, and funded his children’s education. Farming is not just his occupation; it is his life, the core of his identity.
December 17, 2025
Success Stories
In a country where livestock is both an economic backbone and a source of nutrition for millions of households, a remarkable start-up, Matura Agro Resources, is charting a bold new course in Nigeria’s livestock industry. Against the backdrop of the country’s systemic herder-farmer crisis, the need for sustainable livestock feeding practices has become not just a necessity but an urgency. This is why Matura Agro is harnessing partnership, technology and local resources to boost the commercial production of livestock fodder, one of which is Alfalfa grass.
October 18, 2025
Success Stories
This is the story of Idris Zakariya, a Community Animal Health Worker (CAHW) and a Junior Veterinary Paraprofessional (VPP) whose passion and dedication are changing livestock health and saving farmers from devastating losses. In the face of daunting challenges, Idris held his head high, knowing that the reward would be worth more than the pain. Idris’s story shows how passion, dedication, innovation, and targeted support can impact animal health in rural Nigeria—one community at a time.
October 18, 2025
Success Stories
For years, smallholder farmers in Nigeria’s rural communities struggled to access quality seeds. This is because agro-dealers were mostly located in urban areas, forcing farmers to travel long distances, often at high costs and risks, to buy seeds. Even then, prices were high, and poor-quality seeds were common in the market. This limited farmers’ options and ability to adopt improved, climate-smart seed varieties that could help them increase their yields, build resilience to climate shocks, and experience improved livelihoods.
Dr Afolabi, Director of Research and Production at Premier Seeds Nigeria Ltd, knew something had to change: “Before now, we sold seeds mainly through conventional networks of agro-dealers in major cities, and farmers in rural areas had to travel kilometres to access them. This was discouraging, expensive, and insecure, and many simply gave up.”
October 15, 2025
Success Stories
In Mubi, a vibrant commercial border town in Northeast Nigeria, where smallholder farmers rely on poultry and livestock to sustain their families, one young woman overcame significant personal challenges to become a trusted provider of animal health services, thus rewriting her story and inspiring an entire community.
Three years ago, 32-year-old Josephine, recovering from the devastating loss of her family, moved from Girei, a community on the outskirts of Yola, Adamawa’s capital, to Mubi to continue her education at the Adamawa State University, where she was studying Animal Production.
With no income and no support, Josephine was on the verge of dropping out of school when, in 2024, she came in contact with Ambuvets Konsults, a livestock and animal health company that provides last-mile access to affordable animal health products and services in Northern Nigeria.
September 11, 2025
Success Stories
In the heart of Nigeria, where malnutrition and poverty weigh heavily on rural communities, one woman is rewriting the story of food and empowerment. Mrs. MaryAnn Okoli, founder of Esomchi Foods, didn’t just start a
business, she sparked a movement. Her agribusiness began with a simple yet powerful idea: nutritious food should be accessible, affordable, and locally produced.
Today, Esomchi Foods is a beacon of innovation, transforming biofortified crops like orange-fleshed sweet potato and vitamin A maize into everyday staples that nourish families and fuel livelihoods.
From the fields of Adamawa, Anambra, Plateau and Gombe to kitchens across different geographical regions of Nigeria, Esomchi Foods is building a farm-to-table ecosystem that puts women at the centre. Through strategic partnerships and a deep understanding of local needs.
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