Thanks to the Foundation’s support and his determination, the community of Ago-Are is now a shining light of agricultural innovation, a place where farming no longer means survival but economic opportunity.
Year: 2025
FSSS Team Meets Bauchi State Commissioner Ahead of ESTRRA Project Launch
A delegation from the Foundation for Sustainable Smallholder Solutions (FSSS), led by Executive Director Dr Isaiah Gabriel, has met with the Bauchi State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Iliyasu Aliyu Gital, and the Programme Manager of..
FSSS Partners with Heineken Africa Foundation to Strengthen Climate Resilience in Bauchi State
FSSS and Heineken Africa Foundation launch three-year programme to build climate resilience for 14,000 smallholder farmers in Bauchi North
From Waste to Resource: Closing the Loop with Circular Farming
On his farm in Lagelu, Oyo State, Ajibola Wasiu Opeyemi turns waste into wealth, corn stalks feed livestock, maggots feed fish, and animal waste enriches his soil. His circular farming system shows how practical sustainability can boost yields, cut costs, and regenerate the land for smallholder farmers.
Advancing Women’s Participation in Agricultural Innovation: Insights from FSSS Gender Study
FSSS’s gender-focused study across ten Nigerian states reveals how women farmers face persistent barriers in accessing improved seeds and decision-making. The report calls for inclusive, gender-responsive agricultural research that empowers women as equal participants in innovation and strengthens community resilience.
From Lecture Theatre to Field Day: How Ajibola Turned a Student Project into a Hub That Feeds a Community
When Ajibola Wasiu Opeyemi first picked up a hoe as a second-year student, it was an experiment that changed his life. A decade later that spark has grown into a ₦10m farmers’ hub that trains over 1,000 farmers and runs a free community academy.
COVID-19’s Impact on Seed Use and Grain Production in Northern Nigeria
Despite pandemic shocks, Northern Nigeria’s grain systems proved resilient. Certified seeds emerged as key to sustaining productivity and food security.
Smallholder Farmers’ Perception on Tomato Seedling Technologies in Northwest Nigeria
In 2020, the Foundation (operating at the time as Syngenta Foundation Nigeria) commissioned a survey of 195 smallholder tomato producers in Kano and Jigawa States to evaluate their perceptions, practices and adoption of tomato seedling..
August 2025 Impact: Building Farmer Confidence and Community Strength
In August 2025, FSSS expanded farmer training, strengthened partnerships, and empowered women through hubs across Ogun, Kaduna, Niger, and the FCT.
Strengthening Climate-Smart Agriculture in Northern Nigeria: Findings and Policy Implications
The findings offer a clear, evidence-based guide for policy-makers and development partners seeking practical, scalable interventions.