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Investing in Nigeria’s smallholder farmers for a food-secure future

Recognizing both the incredible potential of smallholder farmers and the persistent challenges they face, our Nigeria program convened key stakeholders for a national dialogue on food security in Abuja. Titled “Achieving Food Security in Nigeria: Bridging the Gap,” the event brought together government leaders, policymakers, agricultural innovators, development partners, and farmers.

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Why investing in variety is crucial for farming success

Meet Angelus Mwapinga, a 50-year-old farmer from Tanzania. Determined to send his seven children to school, he leveraged credit from One Acre Fund to buy high quality farming inputs leading to a 20% increase in his harvest. His success means that he has been able to expand his farm, now growing potatoes and fruit tree seedlings. Diversification like this helps protect him against farming shocks.

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A field officer’s mission: Planting the seeds of resilience within her community

Fifty-two-year-old One Acre Fund field officer Alphonsine Nyiransabimana dreams of a thriving agricultural industry in Rwanda, where farmers can earn a decent living. She is working to fulfill this mission by helping farmers in her local community access credit and quality seeds so that they can increase their harvests and adapt to extreme weather.

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Why Kenyan Feminists Should Advocate for Financial Equality

Studies show when women have more money, they’re more likely to save and invest in their families. Yet, 29% of Kenyan women still can’t access basic financial services.

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Asset-Based Financing and Flexible Repayment Schedules

Smallholder farmers require a different form of financing to succeed. One Acre Fund gives you an inside look into our unique approach to microfinancing.

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Saving Together For A Better Life In Kenya

Group savings help women of Ndengelwa village in western Kenya grow together financially.

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What to Read on Agriculture Microfinance

With the value in providing microfinance loans to farmers higher than ever, we've compiled a list of resources that explain just how worthwhile this type of financing can be.

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Responding To The Risks of Farm Finance

Providing smallholder farmers with credit to invest in their farms isn’t just a good deed, it can also be a good business opportunity.