A Nigerian-led study has developed high-yielding cowpea varieties with durable, multi-gene resistance to Striga, offering a scalable solution for smallholder farmers.
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Where Work Meets Opportunity: The Story of Altine Lamara
In rural Bauchi, a single intervention transforms Altine Lamara’s rice milling business into a growing enterprise, creating income, confidence, and opportunity for women across her community.
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.
Key Things Farmers Should Note from Nigeria’s 2026 Weather Outlook
Nigeria’s 2026 farming season will be shaped by early rainfall signals, mid-season dry spells, and rising temperatures. This article breaks down seven key weather insights farmers need to plan, plant, and protect their harvests.
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: Using Performance Data to Promote Better Seed Varieties in Nigeria
FSSS has commenced the implementation of a three-year national initiative funded by Gates Foundation to strengthen post-release variety performance evaluation.
Bauchi Govt Lauds N4bn FSSS, Heineken Africa Foundation ESTRRA Project to Empower 14,000 Farmers Amid Climate Challenges
Bauchi State Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has lauded the Foundation for Sustainable Smallholder Solutions (FSSS) and the Heineken Africa Foundation (HAF) for launching the ₦4 billion ESTRRA Project.
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