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Many small-scale #farmers don't have adequate access to #market, #inputs, finance and information. It is easy for input companies, market brokers, buyers and other players in the value chain to work with farmers group/organisations than individuals. Farmers association improve farmers access to inputs and #knowledge, advocating their interests and linking farmers to markets and buyers. Zamseed Tanzania is committed to continue working with farmers' organisations as our key partners towards inputs access and technology adoption. #goodseed #pureseed #zamseed

Did You Know Most Nigerian Smallholder Farmers Live on Less Than $1.90 a Day? Farmers like Danjuma in Taraba State face daily struggles with limited market access, lack of financing, and poor storage facilities. This challenge affects 88% of Nigeria’s smallholder farmers, who are vital to the country’s food production. With Nigeria spending over $10 million annually on food imports, innovative solutions are needed to support these farmers. Heabron is providing asset-based finance, quality inputs, and climate-smart agricultural training so that smallholder farmers like Danjuma can boost yields, reduce losses, and break free from poverty. Join us in making agriculture sustainable and empowering farmers to succeed. #SmallholderFarmers #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #SustainableFarming #FinancialInclusion #ClimateSmartAgriculture #Nigeria #Heabron #RuralDevelopment #Empowerment #Agribusiness

IYMI: Why we invested 📈 🚀 In sub-Saharan Africa, about 50% of the fruits and vegetables produced never make it to the market for consumption. In Kenya alone, this results in more than $594M of post-harvest losses each year 🌍 📉.  With over 75% of Kenyans dependent on agriculture, the losses also impact farmer incomes. Farm to Feed addresses this problem by creating a circular food system solution to reduce this food loss and waste by creating a market for surplus and imperfect produce. Rather than lose food to landfills or to animal feed, Farm to Feed keeps surplus and imperfect produce in the value chain for human consumption. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dsCztKSE #WhyWeInvested Claire van Enk, Zara Benosa, Anouk Boertien, Maelis Carraro, Maxime Bayen, Rasima Swarup, Javier Linares, Ngetha Mwangi, Gabriel Abagalana, Valiullah Hashmi, Sydney Thiam, Maureen K., Charles I. Nweke.

Last mile farmers are excluded from the formal sector and find inputs inaccessible. The small holder farmers constitute over 90 % of the farmer population and have challenges accessing genuine inputs. Africa Agribusiness Services Ltd provides inputs coupled with a delivery system to reach the last mile small holder farmers. www.aagribusiness.com #inputs #smallholders #Agribusiness #transformation

A recent deep-dive study on subsistence Farmer Service Centers (FSCs) in Kenya highlights their pivotal role in supporting smallholder farmers with year-round services. These centers not only meet the needs of small-scale farmers but also mentor newly established FSCs and contribute to local employment. However, subsistence FSCs face significant economic challenges, including irregular market participation, unreliable services, and competition from more active centers and agrovets. To learn more about how these factors threaten their financial sustainability and long-term growth click here: https://rb.gy/zovj2f #AgriFinance #SmallholderFarmers

Important to note is that FSCs are a vital bridge between private, public-sector partners and smallholder farmers, among others. They generate revenue by offering various productivity-enhancing services to smallholder farmers, including advice and training, input sales, aggregation of produce, mechanisation services, and financial service linkages. Many FSCs are farmers themselves and demonstrate the value of the inputs, services and farming methods they promote as FSCs directly on their own farms (model farms).

Nigeria is blessed with natural resources

𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐢𝐠, 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐌𝐙'𝐬 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄! 🌟 Imagine transforming your farm with the latest equipment, making those lush harvests a reality. AMZ is here to bridge the gap for every Zambian farmer, from village fields to larger operations, with our MAKINA LEASE program. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄? 🚜 1️⃣ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐢𝐠: Jumpstart with just 20% upfront payment. We cover the rest! 2️⃣ 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬: Gain full control and make the equipment a core part of your farm. 3️⃣ 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: It's on you to maintain, ensuring peak performance for seasons to come. 4️⃣ 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Complete the lease, and the equipment is all yours, a true legacy. 🛡️𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞: Rest easy with comprehensive insurance, safeguarding your journey to agricultural innovation. This is more than a lease; it's a partnership for growth, empowering Zambia's farmers with tools and opportunities. Ready to upgrade your farming game? Contact us now, and let’s cultivate Zambia's agricultural success together! 🌱💼 Dial us at +260 971260067, drop a message at [email protected], or visit our branches. Let's grow Zambia's future together. #MakinaLease #EmpoweringFarmers #BreakingTheBarriersToFinance #EmpoweringFarmers #ElevatingEconomies

Earlier this morning, I had a brief call with one of my bosses Yusuf Ogunbiyi and I was like, omo, na farmers go suffer the rising cost of mechanization services for this our Nigeria as e dey go like this o. Boss man was like, NO O, farmers are not going to suffer for anything, and everybody should get a fair price for whatever they are offering in the agricultural value chain. So, my questions to you today - Are you getting a fair price for your goods and services? - And are you offering your vendors a fair price for their goods and services too? #fairprice #agriculture #agriculturalmechanization

🚜 Building on Success: Zoomlion’s Commitment to Nigeria’s Agricultural Future 🌱 Our first post sparked excitement, and we’re thrilled to see so much interest in the FH Series Harvesters and RK Series Tractors! In the heart of northern Nigeria, where fertile land meets hardworking farmers, mechanization is the game-changer that can elevate productivity and improve lives. Here’s how Zoomlion stands by Nigeria’s farmers: Powerful Efficiency: Our tractors and harvesters don’t just work—they work hard. Built to handle tough Nigerian soil and diverse conditions, they empower farmers to cultivate more land, in less time, with less effort. Ready for the Challenge: Whether it’s rice paddies, maize fields, or open farmland, Zoomlion machinery is designed to adapt. The high ground clearance and anti-slip tracks make it a strong performer in wet, muddy, or uneven fields. Fueling Economic Growth: By supporting farmers with reliable, efficient machines, we’re contributing to increased yields, better food security, and stronger local economies. A big shoutout to those championing agricultural transformation in Nigeria: the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), and the many innovative agribusinesses pushing for a productive future! I raise my glass to you all Together, let’s power Nigeria’s food security goals and boost farmer livelihoods. Contact us for a demonstration or partnership—let’s take Nigeria’s agriculture to the next level! 🇳🇬 #ZoomlionNigeria #AgriculturalMechanization #FarmersFirst #NigeriaAgriculture #FarmToMarket #AgriBusiness #FoodSecurityNigeria #NorthernNigeriaFarming #Tractors #Harvesters #MadeForNigeria #OlamAgri #FlourMillsNigeria #DangoteAgroSacks #NotoreChemicalIndustries #PrescoPlc #PZWilmar #BigDutchman #NigeriaAgribusiness #FoodProductionNigeria #GreenRevolution