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Empowering Smallholder Farmers: BATNF Launches Sustainable Development of Maize Micro-Enterprise Farmers Project in Ekiti State

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In a groundbreaking initiative to enhance food security and rural livelihoods, the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) has launched the Sustainable Development of Maize Micro-Enterprise Farmers Project in Oke-Ako, Ekiti State. The project aims to empower over 100 smallholder farmers with improved inputs, agronomic training, and market access, facilitating a more sustainable and commercially viable maize value chain.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project is designed to benefit over 100 smallholder farmers in Oke-Ako, Ekiti State, with improved maize seed varieties, agronomic training, and market access.
  • Participating farmers will receive improved maize seed varieties that offer higher yield potential and greater resilience to changing climate conditions.
  • The initiative will provide targeted agronomic training and extension services to embed smart, sustainable farming practices into the daily operations of farmers.
  • The project will also establish community-driven support systems to ensure lasting impact and sustain progress beyond its duration.
  • The collaboration between BATNF, SwagCo, Westlink, and Odu'a Investment Company demonstrates a strong commitment to regional development through agricultural empowerment.
  • The project aligns with BATN Foundation's broader mission to transition smallholder farmers from subsistence to commercial agriculture, contributing to Nigeria's food security and economic growth.

Statistics:

  • Over 100 smallholder farmers will benefit from the project.
  • Improved maize seed varieties will offer higher yield potential and greater resilience to changing climate conditions.
  • The initiative will provide targeted agronomic training and extension services to participating farmers.
  • The project will also establish community-driven support systems to ensure lasting impact.

Sources:

  • British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF)
  • "Sustainable Development of Maize Micro-Enterprise Farmers Project" press release
  • Interviews with Mr. Oludare Odusanya, General Manager of BATNF, and other participants in the project

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