Nigerian farmers to gain climate-smart skills for maize and soybean

More than 40,000 maize and soybean farmers in Niger State, a state of Nigeria, will receive climate-smart agriculture training, according to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a partner of TV BRICS.

The project aims to equip 44 field agents from eight Local Government Areas with modern agronomic practices to improve maize and soybean productivity. The broader programme targets 100,000 farmers across Niger and Kaduna states, with 50 per cent women's participation.

The initiative seeks to raise productivity by 30 per cent, enhance market access, and improve coordination across value chains. Trainers will guide community-level adoption and set up demonstration plots while using digital tools to communicate climate information effectively.

Running from September 2025 to March 2028, the project also promotes contract farming, strengthens market links, and attracts agricultural investment. Technical sessions by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) included seasonal rainfall forecasts, climate-smart practices, and improved seed and soil management techniques.