Disclaimer – 2020 brought unprecedented challenges and a re-prioritisation of resources globally. LINKS was not immune to that. 2021 is year of recovery for us all. LINKS is therefore smaller this year and so our programme updates will be less regular and may still reflect activities from before.
The Kenaf value chain offers lucrative investment prospects for both local and foreign investors who seek profit maximization, environmental maintenance and real change in societal welfare.
Industrial hemp has been suggested as a fibre alternative to alleviate the impact of cotton production on the environment, especially in Northern Nigeria which is
LINKS Agribusiness Specialist, Dr. Adnan was live in Egypt at the first panel discussion of COP27 – ‘SRI for Food Security and Climate Resilience’ to share our experience supporting SRI in Nigeria.
Evidence shows that states in Northern Nigeria are more vulnerable to climate change than those in the South. In the Sahel Savannah zones of northern
To address the effects of climate change on smallholder farmers in Nigeria, the LINKS programme has been piloting Systems of Rice Intensification (SRI) in the
LINKS has ambitious targets on job creation and raising incomes for women and people with disabilities; 6,000 full-time equivalent jobs for people living with disabilities.
Project implementation in these unprecedented times is challenging for all of us in Nigeria, but it presents new opportunities as well. As part of LINKS
Despite high potential for increased income and jobs in the agriculture sector, lack of capacity has prevented small holder farmers from increasing their productivity
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced a N50 billion Targeted Credit Facility (TCF) to support households and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
With over 30% of the workforce laid off, 80% of firms recording drop in revenue, 25% expecting lower sales in the future and 10% already noting they might not survive the pandemic