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- ItemHortiNigeria Newsletter- Vol 004(2023)This newsletter highlights several key initiatives and events spearheaded by HortiNigeria aimed at fostering growth and collaboration within the horticulture sector. It showcases the Women Empowerment Event in Kano State, which empowered women through commercial seedling and neem oil production, and celebrated their achievements with awards and prizes. The Diagnosis and Design Workshop promoted the development of Agribusiness Clusters, enhancing market connectivity and horticultural practices. HortiNigeria's participation in the SAFE Summit 4.0 in Ekiti State underscored its commitment to innovation and sectoral growth. The newsletter also details the BAGS Project's collaboration with the Kaduna Ministry of Agriculture, aimed at boosting agricultural gains and services. Insights from a learning visit to Benin, focused on international horticultural knowledge exchange, are shared, along with an innovation brief on seedling trays, highlighting their benefits and types. Additionally, the story of Abdulwahab Tsoho Adamu illustrates the impact of financial empowerment on local farmers. The newsletter emphasizes the nutritional benefits of a vegetable-rich diet, encouraging readers to embrace a "veggie foodie" lifestyle. Upcoming events for the first quarter of 2024 are also outlined, inviting continued engagement and participation in HortiNigeria's initiatives.
- ItemHortiNigeria Newsletter- Vol 005(2023)The HortiNigeria newsletter highlights several key initiatives and events aimed at advancing sustainable horticulture practices in Nigeria. These include the Farmer Field Day, which fostered knowledge exchange and community building among smallholder farmers, and the Learning Event in Kano State, which emphasized stakeholder collaboration for sector transformation. Additionally, the Financial Linkage Workshop focused on strengthening financial ties between business champions and financial service providers, while a multi-stakeholder roundtable addressed labor shortages in South Nigeria. The newsletter also covers efforts to empower farmers through digital technology, such as the FeSeRWAM platform for agro-input information, and showcases innovative solutions like the charcoal zero energy cooling chamber (ZECC). Success stories, such as Opeyemi Wasiu’s agricultural journey, and initiatives like CropLife International’s visit further underscore HortiNigeria's commitment to fostering resilient and sustainable agricultural practices. The launch of the HortiPrice Index also highlights the program’s dedication to providing stakeholders with crucial market data for informed decision-making.
- ItemHortiNigeria Newsletter- Vol 006(2023)This newsletter features a series of impactful events and initiatives aimed at enhancing the horticulture sector and empowering women in agriculture. Highlights include the Women Empowerment Event, which recognized and supported women farmers in Kano and Kaduna with solar irrigation pumps and cash prizes, fostering productivity and income. Additionally, the Diagnosis and Design (D&D) Workshop promoted agribusiness cluster development in Kaduna and Kano, while the BAGS Project showcased a successful partnership with the Kaduna Ministry of Agriculture, benefiting over 12,000 farmers. HortiNigeria's participation in the SAFE Summit 4.0 and a learning visit to Benin further emphasized its commitment to innovation and collaboration. The newsletter also explores the adoption of seedling trays in modern farming, shares an inspiring story of financial empowerment through microfinance, and highlights the nutritional benefits of various vegetables. Upcoming events for early 2024 are also outlined, reflecting HortiNigeria's ongoing dedication to agricultural advancement and community engagement.