The FIP-CSA aims to support 1,800 smallholder farmers in Nigeria over five years in adopting climate-smart agricultural (CSA) practices, improving their productivity, resilience, and livelihoods.
Enhance the capacity of smallholder farmers to adopt CSA practices and improve their productivity and resilience.
Provide farmers with access to markets, finance, implementation, and other resources to support their agricultural enterprises.
Promote sustainable agriculture practices and reduce the environmental impact of farming.
Across 12 states of Nigeria, particularly women and youth
Cooperatives and agricultural associations
The programme will consist of two phases, spanning 260 weeks over five years:
Comprehensive training on CSA practices, business management, and entrepreneurship, focusing on practical skills and knowledge relevant to Nigerian smallholder farmers.
The mentorship and project implementation phase provides farmers access to markets, finance, implementation, and other resources, as well as guidance and support to implement their CSA projects.
By the end of the programme, farmers are expected to:
The Farmer Incubator Program for Climate-Smart Agriculture (FIP-CSA) will be implemented over five years, from March 2025 to March 2030.
The program's success will be evaluated based on the following metrics:
The number of farmers who receive training and support through the program.
The percentage increase in farmers' income and productivity as a result of the program.
The percentage of farmers who adopt climate-smart agriculture practices.
The percentage improvement in farmers' resilience to climate change.
The number of farmers who access markets and trade opportunities as a result of the program.
The programme will be informed by an appreciation of the practical realities confronting Nigerian smallholder farmers. To ensure the programme's efficacy and relevance, the following considerations will be taken into account:
Training materials and mentorship will be provided in local languages to facilitate comprehension and engagement.
Training materials will be designed to accommodate varying levels of literacy, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
Mobile technology will be leveraged to provide farmers with access to information, markets, and resources.
Access to finance and credit facilities will be facilitated to support farmers' agricultural enterprises.
The Farmer Incubator Program for Climate-Smart Agriculture (FIP-CSA) is a multifaceted initiative designed to support 1,800 smallholder farmers in Nigeria over a five-year period. The programme's primary objectives are to enhance farmers' capacity to adopt climate-smart agricultural practices, facilitate access to markets and resources, and promote sustainable agriculture.
Upon completion of the programme, participating farmers are expected to have adopted climate-smart practices, gained access to markets and resources, and adopted sustainable agricultural methods. The programme's success will be evaluated based on key performance indicators, including the number of farmers trained and supported, and the adoption rate of climate-smart practices.
The FIP-CSA has the potential to make a significant positive impact on the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Nigeria, contributing to the country's efforts to promote climate-smart agriculture and sustainable development. By addressing the complex challenges faced by smallholder farmers, the programme can help to ensure a more resilient and sustainable agricultural sector in Nigeria.