Contract Farming and Seed Value Chain Program Country: Nigeria & Benin

Description:

1. Implemented contract and extension farming programs on 22,500 ha for rice, cotton, and soybean.

2. Trained over 4,000 out-growers under cotton value chain initiatives.

3. Led the development of seed multiplication and processing systems.

4. Promoted the adoption of good agricultural practices for various field crops.

5. Oversaw marketing and supply of agri-inputs, including seeds, fertilizers, and machinery.

6. Led techno-commercial negotiations and contract farming systems.

7. Supported national programs for rice and cotton value addition.

8. Directed seed industry development, making it one of the largest in the region.