Experts at the Foundation for Sustainable Smallholder Solutions have called for stronger enforcement of anti-tree felling laws and increased support for regenerative agriculture to combat climate change and restore degraded land in Nigeria.
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FSSS Trains Field Agronomists for ProSeV Multi-Location Trials
FSSS equips agronomists with practical skills and digital tools to implement high-quality rice and maize multi-location trials under the ProSeV Project.
Strengthening Dryland Agriculture: FSSS and CIMMYT Drive Adoption of Breakthrough Sorghum, Millet, and Groundnut Varieties
FSSS, with support from CIMMYT, convened multi-state stakeholder engagements to showcase and validate improved sorghum, millet, and groundnut varieties, strengthening market alignment and accelerating adoption ahead of the 2026 farming season.
Nigerian-Led Research Breakthrough Delivers High-Yield, Striga-Resistant Cowpea Varieties
A Nigerian-led study has developed high-yielding cowpea varieties with durable, multi-gene resistance to Striga, offering a scalable solution for smallholder farmers.
Give to Gain: Why Investing in Women Farmers Multiplies Impact Across Rural Economies
Women power much of Africa’s agricultural workforce, yet they remain among the most underserved in access to land, finance, and markets. Insights from the FSSS International Women’s Day webinar reveal why investing in women farmers is not charity but a strategic pathway to stronger food systems, resilient communities, and inclusive economic growth.
ProSeV Project: Launching a Data-Driven Approach to Better Seed Varieties in Nigeria
The ProSeV Project launches a data-driven platform to guide farmers in Nigeria on the best-performing seed varieties.
Growing Forward: The 2026 Staff Retreat and the Road Ahead
The 2026 Staff Retreat united FSSS teams to reflect, reconnect, and embrace the new North Star—Growing Forward—driving impact for farmers.
FSSS Takes ESTRRA Project to the Airwaves to Engage Farmers in Northern Bauchi
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.
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..