FSSS takes the ESTRRA Project to the airwaves in Northern Bauchi State as part of the Foundation’s strategic communications and engagement efforts to gain local farmers support.
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FSSS Showcases Smallholder-Focused Innovation at Seed Connect 2025
FSSS participated in Seed Connect 2025 in Abuja, showcasing its Farmers’ Hub model and reaffirming its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s seed systems
FSSS Announces Launch of Landmark Project for Smallholder Farmers in Bauchi State
The Foundation for Sustainable Smallholder Solutions (FSSS) is delighted to announce the official launch of its new three-year project titled “Empowerment of Smallholders to Thrive and Build Climate Resilience through Regenerative Agriculture.” This initiative, funded..
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..
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.
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..
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.
FSSS Partners with Renewed Hope Initiative to Empower Women in Agriculture
FSSS joins forces with Renewed Hope Initiative to empower women and women with disabilities in Kuje through agriculture and market access.
July 2025 Impact: Empowering Farmers, Unlocking Markets, and Building Digital Bridges
In July 2025, FSSS turned proximity into progress, training over 1,100 farmers, unlocking markets, and bridging digital gaps across Nigeria’s food systems.