ThriveAgricNigeria’s leading agricultural technology company, has overcome the ThriveAgric 2023/2024 dry season crop cycle with the distribution of agricultural inputs, targeting over 100,000 smallholder farmers in northern Nigeria to facilitate the production of over 300,000 tonnes of grain.
Details
ThriveAgric will provide farmers with irrigation facilities, drought resistant inputs, access to technology, storage and leading markets to help optimize production in this agricultural cycle. The flag was announced at an event in Jigawa State, Nigeria.
The event brought together various stakeholders including financial institutions, government officials, farmers and representatives of rural communities from Jigawa, Bauchi and Kano. Discussions focused on the challenges and opportunities of growing dry season crops. Participants shared valuable insights on optimizing crop yields, implementing efficient water management and developing coping mechanisms for the drought conditions often associated with this period.
Because this matters
Smallholder farmers face challenges during the dry season, which runs from August to September in Southern Nigeria and September to April in the North. With sparse rainfall and high temperatures, dry season agriculture is highly dependent on irrigation – access to water sources and drought-resistant seeds become vital, affecting food security.
According to The World Bankonly 1 percent of Nigeria’s agriculture is irrigated, and expanding and optimizing irrigation infrastructure is key to increasing the sector’s productivity.
What they say
Speaking on the importance of the dry season to Nigerian agriculture, Oshone AnavheVice President, Operations at ThriveAgric said, “In Sub-Saharan Africa, about 95% of food production is based on rain-fed agriculture. However, the dry season remains largely insufficient for agriculture due to the absence of necessary infrastructure and widespread lack of drought-tolerant inputs. For this 2023/2024 crop cycle, ThriveAgric is leveraging partnerships to empower thousands of smallholder farmers, especially those in the wheat, rice and maize value chain.
We provide them with access to technology, irrigation facilities, drought-resistant inputs and high-quality markets. If harnessed nationally, dry season farming has the potential to catalyze food security in Nigeria, so we call on government to invest in creating infrastructure that will in turn attract investors and engage more farmers in dry season farming.”
Matthew OmegaSterling Bank’s regional manager commented, “We believe in the transformative power of agriculture to drive economic growth and sustainability. Our partnership with ThriveAgric exemplifies our commitment to providing innovative and accessible financial solutions for farmers. Joining forces, we aim to empower smallholder farmers and rural communities, promote responsible economic practices and cultivate a future where prosperity and sustainability coexist.”
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