A Nigerian-led study has developed high-yielding cowpea varieties with durable, multi-gene resistance to Striga, offering a scalable solution for smallholder farmers.
Category: FSSS News
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.
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
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.