For farmers in Bauchi North, planting a tree is more than restoring the land. It is an investment in food, income and resilience for their families and future generations.
Tag: Regenerative Agriculture
Six Months into ESTRRA Project: How Foundation’ Investment Is Changing Lives in Rural Bauchi
Six months into implementation, the ESTRRA Project is already transforming livelihoods across Northern Bauchi. Funded by the HEINEKEN Africa Foundation and implemented by FSSS, the initiative is helping thousands of smallholder farmers access agricultural services, expand income opportunities, strengthen rural enterprises and build resilience to climate change. From empowering women and youth to supporting agripreneurs and restoring degraded landscapes, the project is laying the foundation for a more prosperous and sustainable future.
Northern Bauchi’s Smallholders Face Climate Crisis, But Hope Lies in Regenerative Agriculture
More than 80% of farmers in Northern Bauchi report declining yields as climate change, land degradation, and limited access to agricultural services continue to threaten rural livelihoods. The ESTRRA Baseline Study reveals both the scale of the challenge and the opportunity for transformation through regenerative agriculture, climate-smart farming, stronger seed systems, and inclusive agricultural development.
FSSS Urge Enforcement of Anti-Tree Felling Laws and Support for Regenerative Agriculture on World Earth Day
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.
From Waste to Resource: Closing the Loop with Circular Farming
On his farm in Lagelu, Oyo State, Ajibola Wasiu Opeyemi turns waste into wealth, corn stalks feed livestock, maggots feed fish, and animal waste enriches his soil. His circular farming system shows how practical sustainability can boost yields, cut costs, and regenerate the land for smallholder farmers.
From Lecture Theatre to Field Day: How Ajibola Turned a Student Project into a Hub That Feeds a Community
When Ajibola Wasiu Opeyemi first picked up a hoe as a second-year student, it was an experiment that changed his life. A decade later that spark has grown into a ₦10m farmers’ hub that trains over 1,000 farmers and runs a free community academy.