Heifer International Nigeria Focus

With a focus on strategic partnerships and market development, Heifer Nigeria connects smallholder farmers with resources to strengthen their production and access premium buyers so they can increase their income and localize food production. Through our local partners, we provide crop insurance and access to finance to nurture financial stability and agricultural business growth, and we deliver weather updates and climate-smart technical guidance that enable farmers to respond effectively to environmental changes.

We facilitate and invest in vital infrastructure, including state-of-the-art processing facilities, and roll out forward-thinking solutions such as the pay-as-you-go tractor financing and mechanization program. This initiative gives farmers affordable access to tractors so they can reduce time and labor costs, which in turn increases crop yields and profits. Additionally, our social capital training builds strong community relationships and trust among farmers, improving their ability to collaborate toward mutual goals. When smallholder farmers thrive, the region’s food security and economic prosperity also improve.

Our primary objective is helping families achieve a sustainable living income, our measure for the amount of money required for a decent life — including safe shelter, nutritious food, clothing, education and health care — while also reaching additional benchmarks for economic and climate resilience.