This document records the success story on the processing of Ginger into Mentholated Balm by the Yeyock Women Ginger Farmers' Cooperative Society, in Kwoi Community of Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Read moreThe first Joint World Bank /Federal Government Implementation Support Mission (ISM) of the Agro-processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support Project (APPEALS) was conducted from December 3-8, 2017.
Read moreThis study assesses the needs of People with Disability as part of the Agro-Processing, Agricultural Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support Project (APPEALS) in Kano State, Nigeria. The study explores PWDs’ needs in land and non-land-based income generating activities. To understand the needs of PDWs members, the study used a mix of internationally recognized qualitative and quantitative research methods to capture their current knowledge and the importance they place on different agricultural practices, and to understand what the best and most efficient tools are for transmitting agricultural knowledge. A total of 5 LGAs were purposively selected from the 44 LGAs…
Read moreThe aim of this study is to come out with the appropriate equipment and facilities for women and youth empowerment in the Fish Production and processing value chain Kano State. The objectives are: i. To assess the technical and economic aspects of the existing Fish Production and processing equipment and facilities ii. To select appropriate equipment and facilities based on (i) above; and iii. To conduct benefit cost analysis of the appropriate equipment and facilities selected.
Read moreSub-component 2.1 of the Project (Women and Youth Empowerment) consists among others the provision of TA in business planning, grants to finance sub-projects, and mentorship for start-up or consolidation of existing women and youth led businesses, as individuals or group beneficiaries. Kano State Coordinating Office has trained 1,600 Women and Youth beneficiaries along the value chains of Rice, Poultry, Aquaculture and Dairy across Production, Processing and Marketing for starting up businesses along the selected Value Chains/Segments of their choices. Kano State Coordinating Office organized batches of sensitization meeting with the trainees aimed at building their capacities towards the development of…
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