We are dedicated to strengthening agricultural extension services in Nigeria, ensuring they meet the needs of every stakeholder for a productive and sustainable agricultural sector.
Nigeria’s agricultural value chain has immense potential for growth, innovation, and profitability. These include:
Increased Productivity, leading to higher yields and better quality crops, increasing income for farmers and contributing to national economic growth.
It is a thriving sector with high job /employment opportunities along the value chain, from farming to processing and distribution.
When agricultural productivity and value chain efficiency are enhanced, there is improved food availability and accessibility, reducing reliance on imports and enhancing national food security.
Nigeria has lost significant export opportunities due to a decline in production and value addition. Unlocking potentials in agricultural value chains can help tap into these opportunities, earning foreign exchange and boosting the economy.
 
NIFAAS is unlocking these potentials through innovative knowledge management strategies, by:
Facilitating the dissemination of best practices, technologies, and innovations to farmers, enhancing productivity and efficiency.
Analyzing and optimizing the value chain systems to help identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions.
Building capacity for stakeholders, such as farmers, processors, and other extension field officers, to enhance their skills and competencies.
Providing insights into market trends, preferences, and requirements, enabling farmers and processors to produce products that meet market demands.
Investing in climate-smart technologies by leveraging precision agriculture and other relevant productivity, efficiency, and product quality-enhancement tools.
Engaging partners in agro-infrastructure development, such as storage facilities, and irrigation systems, to reduce post-harvest losses and improve the overall efficiency of the value chains.
Building and promoting collaboration among stakeholders, including farmers, processors, and government agencies, to facilitate knowledge sharing, innovation, and problem-solving.