Farmers Fertilizer Support

Feed the farmer, and the farmer feeds the state.

50%
Reserved for women
23
LGAs served
2
Cropping seasons
Women first · 50% of inputs reserved§ Reserved for women

Half of every fertilizer, seed and tool allocation is reserved for women farmers.

  • Inputs issued in the woman farmer's own name, not a male relative's
  • Women-led farming cooperatives receive first priority in each cycle
  • Women-only extension sessions at ward level
§ Overview

What this programme is

Agriculture is the backbone of Sokoto's rural economy, yet the cost of inputs keeps yields far below potential. This programme closes that gap at the point where it matters most — planting season.

We deliver fertilizer, improved seed varieties and irrigation support directly to smallholder farmers, paired with extension advice so every bag applied translates into measurable extra yield.

§ How it works

Core components

01

Input Support

Subsidised fertilizer and certified improved seeds delivered before the planting window closes.

02

Irrigation Assistance

Support for pumps, tubing and dry-season fadama farming to enable a second harvest.

03

Extension Services

Field officers advise on spacing, dosage, pest control and soil health.

04

Women Farmers First

At least 50% of every input allocation is reserved for women farmers, who do much of the planting, weeding and processing but rarely receive inputs in their own name.

§ Who qualifies

Eligibility

Women's quota: 50% of inputs reservedHalf of every fertilizer, seed and tool allocation is reserved for women farmers.

  • Smallholder farmer with access to farmland in Sokoto State
  • Women farmers and women-led farming cooperatives receive first priority
  • Registered member of the movement
  • Willing to attend the pre-season extension briefing
§ Getting in

Four steps to benefit

  1. 1

    Register

    Join the movement and indicate farming as your primary occupation.

  2. 2

    Farm Verification

    Ward agriculture desk confirms farm size and location.

  3. 3

    Pre-season Briefing

    Attend the extension session for your cluster.

  4. 4

    Input Collection

    Collect your input package at the designated distribution point.

§ Why it matters

Higher yields mean lower food prices and stronger rural incomes — and with half of all inputs going to women farmers, that income lands directly in the hands that feed the household.

* Participation is subject to eligibility, available resources and programme guidelines.