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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“We Are Ready”: Farmers’ Voices from Bauchi North Echoes Readiness
From Kurba to Zaki, farmers and community leaders are expressing strong readiness for the ESTRRA Project, signalling a region poised for agricultural transformation.
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.
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.