One Acre Fund Nigeria Deploys 9,000 Tonnes of Farm Inputs to 88,000 Farmers Ahead of Planting Season

Maryam Aminu

As concerns over food inflation and declining agricultural productivity continue to mount across Nigeria, One Acre Fund Nigeria has commenced the distribution of 9,000 tonnes of agricultural inputs to 88,000 smallholder farmers in a major push to strengthen national food security ahead of the 2026 planting season.

The intervention, which includes the delivery of seeds, fertilizers, and other essential farm inputs on credit, is expected to be completed before May 31, according to a statement issued by the Communications Lead of the organisation, Kazi Nanyah.

The social enterprise said the initiative is targeted at tackling persistent challenges facing rural farmers, particularly poor access to credit facilities and inefficient distribution channels that often delay planting activities and reduce yields.

Under the programme, participating farmers will also receive agronomic training, advisory support, and digital services aimed at improving productivity and strengthening climate resilience. The organisation noted that the model has consistently helped farmers nearly double maize yields while increasing household income by an average of $328 per farming season.

Speaking on the impact of the initiative, a 24-year-old maize farmer from Pyatta village in Niger State, Keziah Danjuma, said access to quality farm inputs through the programme has significantly improved her livelihood.

“Since I started farming with One Acre Fund, I now receive quality seed and fertilizer on credit right here in my village. My maize yield has nearly doubled, and the extra income has allowed me to invest more in my family,” she said.

The organisation further disclosed that women and youths account for more than 35 per cent of the beneficiaries, reflecting efforts to promote inclusive agricultural development across rural communities.

One Acre Fund Nigeria said its intervention strategy focuses on three key areas boosting productivity through improved inputs and training, strengthening farmers’ resilience with climate-smart solutions and tree planting, and expanding market access to improve livelihoods.

Since commencing operations in Nigeria in 2018, the organisation said it has supported more than 600,000 farmers across Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, and Plateau states through access to financing, quality inputs, extension services, and market linkages.