WOFAN begins input distribution to smallholder farmers

• Published date: 17 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has commenced the distribution of inputs to 225,000 young smallholder farmers and processors across 10 Northern Nigerian states including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of the preparation for the 2023 dry season farming.

This is part of the Integrated Community-led Scale-up (ICON2) Project to provide employment and employability opportunities for youth in the agricultural sector.

The 225,000 young project partners are part of the 675,000 partners to be reached by the ICON2 Project over a period of three years, starting from 2023.

WOFAN, in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja yesterday said, after the third year, it will continue to support the 675,000 partners for another two years to strengthen the networks and facilitate improved access to finance and profitable markets.

The inputs, which include 300,000kg of improved seeds, 42,000 bags of 50kg fertilizer, 36,000 liters of pesticides and assorted processing tools, will be provided to groups formed by the 225,000 young...