Our Programs
Five integrated program areas designed to transform smallholder agriculture and build food-secure communities across Africa.
Climate Smart Agriculture
AFPI's Climate Smart Agriculture program promotes farming practices and technologies that simultaneously increase productivity, build resilience to climate change, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across Nigerian farming communities.
We work with smallholder farmers to introduce drought-tolerant varieties, conservation agriculture practices, integrated pest management, and water-smart irrigation systems tailored to local agroecological conditions.
Recently, AFPI implemented the "Integrated approach to climate change in the rice production system in Nigeria" (InACC), jointly financed by the European Union and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and GIZ as part of the Special Initiative ONE WORLD - No Hunger and the Global Programme Green Innovation Centre for the Agriculture and Food Sector, Nigeria (GIAE NG).
Key Outcomes
Seed Systems Development
Access to quality seeds is the most fundamental requirement for improved farm productivity. AFPI's Seed Systems program builds the entire seed value chain — from breeder seed production through certified seed distribution to farmers.
We train community seed producers, establish seed quality testing capacity, link seed businesses to markets, and advocate for enabling policy environments for seed system development. Our partnerships with AfricaRice, NCRI, and IITA ensure access to elite improved varieties.
The initiative has facilitated training workshops at IITA for rice seed production technologies, including the APPEALS project training and the Ekiti State Youth and Women Entrepreneurs workshop held at the Cappa Bar Hall, IITA, Ibadan.
Key Outcomes
Rice Value Chain Development
Nigeria's rice sector holds enormous potential. AFPI works across the entire rice value chain — supporting production, post-harvest handling, processing, value addition, and market access for smallholder rice farmers.
Through the IFAD-VCDP partnership, we have supported the establishment of rice processing clusters, training in parboiling technologies, and market linkages to domestic and regional buyers. We also train farmers on cassava production technologies as complementary crops in the rice farming systems.
AFPI's IFAD-VCDP training programs have reached farmers in Niger State (Bida), Oyo State (Moor Plantation, Ibadan), and several other states, covering both rice seed production and cassava production technologies.
Key Outcomes
Women & Youth Empowerment
Women produce up to 80% of food in Africa yet face systematic disadvantages in land, credit, and market access. AFPI's gender program directly addresses these barriers through targeted training, mentorship, and resource mobilization.
Our youth agripreneurship initiative, implemented in Ogun and Imo States, has created a generation of young agricultural entrepreneurs who see farming as a profitable career. We also deliver training for BlackCountry agronomists and farmers on rice seed production in Ogonmeri Community, Edo State.
The Ekiti State Youth and Women Entrepreneurs Workshop held at IITA, Ibadan demonstrated our commitment to building the capacity of young and female entrepreneurs in rice seed production and rice-based product development.
Key Outcomes
Agricultural Innovation Scaling
Research breakthroughs only deliver impact when they reach farmers' fields. AFPI specializes in the critical "last mile" — translating research innovations into scalable farmer-friendly packages through demonstration, training, and sustained follow-up support.
We partner with AfricaRice, IITA, CGIAR centers, and national agricultural research systems (NCRI) to identify proven technologies and create the pathways for their wide adoption. Our collaboration with the Ogun State Government and Imo State Government ensures local institutional backing for technology scaling.