What does it take to build a profitable agribusiness in the digital age? During Day Two of GroundBreakers Live 2026, Seyi Alabi, Co-founder of Crop2Cash, challenged young innovators to solve real agricultural problems, highlighting the decline of extension services as one of the sector’s biggest opportunities. From hard-earned entrepreneurial lessons to emerging digital opportunities, the session offered practical insights for anyone looking to shape the future of agriculture.
What does it take to build the next generation of agricultural innovators? FSSS has launched the Global Agri-Entrepreneur Academy (GAEA), a new platform designed to equip young people with the skills, mentorship, and networks needed to turn bold ideas into thriving agribusinesses and impactful solutions.
The Foundation for Sustainable Smallholder Solutions (FSSS) has been recognised as the Best Smallholder Farmer Support & Agricultural Innovation Foundation 2026 – Nigeria by MEA Markets, celebrating its impact in advancing sustainable agriculture and improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers across the country.
What if the biggest agritech breakthrough isn’t a new idea, but a better understanding of the problem? Aisha Rilwanu Sidi and Dayo Akinbami share lessons for young innovators.
The Foundation for Sustainable Smallholder Solutions (FSSS) has commenced the establishment of ProSeV trial sites across 18 states to generate credible post-release performance data that will help farmers make informed seed choices and strengthen Nigeria’s seed system.
Aminu Ya’u transformed rice processing in Kurba, Bauchi State, after FSSS supported his milling enterprise with modern equipment, increasing capacity and creating new opportunities for farmers and youth.
FSSS has launched GroundBreakers Live 2026, a two-day International Youth Day webinar series connecting young Nigerians with leaders in AgriTECH, agribusiness and innovation to explore emerging opportunities shaping the future of food and sustainable agriculture.
In Chibiyayi, a quiet but vibrant farming community in Bauchi State, a new greenhouse is opening fresh possibilities for vegetable farmers. Through the ESTRRA Project, Abdullahi Ya’u Chibiyayi and his community are witnessing a shift from traditional seedling practices to a more resilient, climate-smart approach to agriculture. The Farmers’ Hub, complete with a greenhouse, is not only improving access to quality seedlings but also strengthening local farming systems and renewing hope for better harvests and stronger livelihoods.
FSSS, with support from the HEINEKEN Africa Foundation, trained Community-Based Organisations in Northern Bauchi on improved seed production under the ESTRRA Project. The initiative aims to strengthen community seed systems, increase access to certified seeds, and equip local organisations with the skills and resources needed to establish sustainable seed enterprises that improve agricultural productivity and resilience.
Meet Mohammed Dahiru Auwal, a young pharmacology graduate and agrochemical dealer from Bulkachuwa, Katagum LGA, whose dream of expanding his family’s agro-input business is becoming a reality through the ESTRRA Project. With support from FSSS and the HEINEKEN Africa Foundation, a rehabilitated agro-store and newly established Farmers’ Hub are helping him serve farmers better while creating new opportunities for his community.