One Acre Fund Nigeria is delivering 9,000 tonnes [1] of agricultural inputs on credit to 88,000 smallholder farmers [1] across several Nigerian states.
This initiative targets critical gaps in the agricultural supply chain for small-scale producers. By providing essential tools and seeds on credit, the program aims to increase crop yields and strengthen national food security in a region facing significant agricultural challenges.
The distribution focuses on farmers in Nasarawa and Niger states, among others [1]. The inputs include seeds, herbicides, and other necessary farming tools designed to improve the productivity of smallholder plots.
One Acre Fund operates as a social enterprise dedicated to supporting the rural poor. The organization provides a comprehensive package of services, including financing and training, to help farmers transition from subsistence to commercial viability.
While the broader program targets 88,000 farmers [1], some reports indicate that over 7,000 farmers in specific areas have already received seeds and herbicides [2]. This phased rollout ensures that inputs reach the intended recipients before the peak of the planting season.
The credit-based model allows farmers to acquire high-quality inputs without the immediate burden of upfront costs. This strategy is intended to reduce the financial risk for smallholders who often lack access to traditional banking loans for agricultural development.
“One Acre Fund Nigeria is delivering 9,000 tonnes of agricultural inputs on credit to 88,000 smallholder farmers.”
The scale of this intervention reflects a strategic shift toward credit-led agricultural support in Nigeria. By bypassing traditional lending hurdles, One Acre Fund is attempting to stabilize the food supply chain at the primary production level, which is essential for mitigating food inflation and rural poverty in the Nasarawa and Niger regions.
