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July 13, 2022 By ictokog Cassava, Kogi, KSP, Success Stories , , , , , , ,

Success Story: How The Introduction of Farm Mechanization, Improved Varieties & GAP Increased Productivity of Small-Scale Cassava Farmers In Kogi State

This document captures the success story of increased cassava production recorded by supported beneficiaries, Mr. Bello Joseph (of Odo-Ape Cluster), Mr. John Omeiza Sariki (of Ihima Cluster), Mr. Sulaiman Edibo (of Iyale Cluster), and other project supported farmers in Kabba/Bunnu, Okehi, Adavi & Dekina L.G.As of Kogi. A larger proportion of people in Odo-Ape, Ihima, and Iyale are predominantly farmers that depend on cassava for food and means of livelihood. Farmers in these communities carried out their practices based on knowledge passed down through their heritage and ancestral practices. Farming activities such as land preparations, ploughing, harrowing, and ridging were…

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July 13, 2022 By ictokog Kogi, KSP, Rice, Success Stories , , , , , , , ,

How The Introduction & Adoption Of Faro 44 and Line Planting Improved Yields In Flood and Drought Prone Areas In Kogi State

This document captures the success story of how the introduction & adoption of Faro 44 rice and line planting has helped to improve yields in flood and draught prone areas in Koton Karfe, Kogi state. About 60% of the people in Koton Karfe community are predominately rice farmer¬¬¬¬¬s and rice farming is their major means of livelihood. Before the intervention of APPEALS Project, they traditionally planted local rice varieties that were short grain, late maturing and susceptible to diseases. The late maturity was a serious challenge because at least twice in a year, the farmers experienced unanticipated heavy floods that…

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June 25, 2022 By ictokan Kano, Safeguard Instruments , , , , , , , ,

Kano State APPEALS Project Road Intervention Environmental and Social Management Plan(ESMP)

The purpose of the ESMP study is to identify and address the possible direct, indirect and cumulative significant adverse environmental and social impacts that are likely to arise from the proposed road intervention for acceptability and sustainability. The primary objective of the ESMP is to facilitate effective decision-making and to ensure that the implementation processes during the execution of the proposed project activities are sustainable. Some of the activities to be carried out during the ESMP preparation include: ensuring that the road intervention project activities are environmentally sound, encouraging community consultation and participation and enhancing social wellbeing. Specifically, the Kano…

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June 25, 2022 By ictokan Kano, Safeguard Instruments , , , , ,

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Priority Value Chains of Rice, Wheat and Tomato in Kano State

The purpose of the ESIA study is to identify and address possible direct, indirect and cumulative significant adverse environmental and social impacts that are likely to arise from the proposed project for acceptability and sustainability. The primary objective of the ESIA is to facilitate effective decision-making and to ensure that the implementation processes during the execution of the proposed project activities are sustainable. Some of the activities to be carried out during ESIA preparation include; ensuring that agricultural and Agro-processing activities are environmentally sound, encouraging community consultation and participation and enhancing social wellbeing. Specifically, the ESIA seeks to provide a…

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June 25, 2022 By ictoenu Enugu, Newsletters , , ,

Enugu APPEALS Newsletter – Maiden Edition

This maiden edition of Enugu APPEALS Newsletter offers insights to the activities of the Project office through in-depth interviews and news stories from various sources. The implementation for Commodity Interest Groups commenced; many farmers were supplied inputs and adopted new technologies. Advocacy visits to communities that will host the 15 aggregation and processing centres were […]

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June 3, 2022 By ictokog Kogi, KSP, Rice , , , , , ,

Farmer’s Guide on Improved Rice Production Technologies

Production and processing technologies have not been able to meet the increasing demand for rice in Nigeria. In the West African sub region, Nigeria has experienced a growing demand for rice caused by a rising per capita consumption and consequently, the insufficient domestic production had to be complemented with enormous import both in quality and value at various times. However, because of the growing importance of this staple crop, FAO estimated that annual rice production should be increased from 586 million metric tonnes in 2001 to meet the projected global demand of about 756 million metric tonnes by 2030. To…

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