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A financial institution representative meeting with smallholder farmers, bridging the financing gap with tailored solutions.

Rural Finance : Bridging the Financial Gap for Smallholder Farmers

Leave a Comment / Agriculture, Asset-Based Finance, Extension Services /

Agriculture is the backbone of many developing countries, with 3.1 billion people living in rural areas globally. In these regions, agriculture provides livelihoods for 1.3 billion people, 97% of whom are in developing countries. Yet, despite its critical role in food security and poverty alleviation, the sector faces significant challenges, particularly for smallholder farmers. Rural […]

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Food Security Crisis: A Call for Immediate Action

Leave a Comment / Agriculture, Food insecurity /

Food security is the backbone of thriving communities, yet Nigeria faces critical challenges that threaten its stability. Between October and December 2024, an estimated 25.1 million Nigerians are expected to experience food insecurity, even during the harvest season. Alarmingly, 3.8 million people in northeastern states are already affected, which is projected to rise to 5

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Agriculture in Nigeria: Technology, Farmers, and a Hunger-Free Future

Leave a Comment / Agriculture, Uncategorized /

The agricultural sector in Nigeria is at a critical juncture, facing numerous challenges that require strategic, tech-driven interventions. In 2023, Nigeria witnessed a significant decline in agriculture due to factors such as the removal of fuel subsidies, increased logistics costs, climate change, and widespread insecurity, which prevented farmers from working on their lands. These issues

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Nigeria’s Escalating Food Insecurity Crisis

Leave a Comment / Agriculture, Asset-Based Finance, Climate Change, Food insecurity /

Nigeria is dealing with an escalating food insecurity crisis, a situation that threatens the lives of millions and the stability of the nation. Driven by a mix of economic downturns, climatic shifts, conflicts, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country’s food insecurity crisis is now a pressing issue. Heabron, with its mission

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youth; agriculture; empowerment;

Youth Agriculture in Africa: Empowering the Next Generation for Change

Leave a Comment / Agriculture, Youth in Agriculture /

Agriculture in Africa is critical to the continent’s economy, yet engaging the younger generation in this vital sector remains a significant challenge. Despite agriculture’s crucial role in ensuring food security and driving economic growth, many young Africans see it as an outdated, low-income profession. This perception, coupled with substantial financial barriers, discourages youth from pursuing

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Post-Harvest Losses in Nigeria: Heabron’s Impact on Food Security

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In Nigeria, post-harvest losses pose a significant challenge to food security and agriculture. With inadequate storage facilities, the impact on smallholder farmers, who contribute over 70% of Nigeria’s food supply, is profound. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates that up to 40% of agricultural produce is lost each year, worsening the food security challenge

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