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MARKETS II YEAR 4 WORK PLAN 1
MARKETS II YEAR 4 DRAFT WORK PLAN 1ST OCTOBER 2015 TO 30TH SEPTEMBER 2016
October 31, 2015
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Contents
ACRONYMS ................................................................................................................ 5
SECTION I. INTRODUCTION TO MARKETS II ................................................... 7
A. Project Description ............................................................................................................................ 7
A1. Our Approach to MARKETS II ................................................................................................. 8
B. Year 3 Summary ................................................................................................................................ 10
B1. Key Results from Year 3 ........................................................................................................... 10
C. Partners and Resources .................................................................................................................. 22
C1. Government of Nigeria ............................................................................................................ 22
C2. USAID and Other Donor Projects ........................................................................................ 22
C3. Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and Other Niger
Delta Organizations ................................................................................................................... 23
C4. MARKETS II Consortium Partners ........................................................................................ 23
C5. Local Service Providers ............................................................................................................ 23
C6. Private Sector Partners............................................................................................................. 23
D. Strategy for Fourth Annual Work Plan ....................................................................................... 24
D1. Value Chains ............................................................................................................................... 26
D2. Target States ............................................................................................................................... 30
D3. Integration of Crosscutting Issues ......................................................................................... 30
D4. Work Plan Process .................................................................................................................... 32
D5. Critical Assumptions ................................................................................................................. 32
SECTION II. CROSSCUTTING SUPPORT ACTIVITIES ................................... 33
A. Monitoring and Evaluation .............................................................................................................. 33
A1. Overview and Strategy ............................................................................................................. 33
A2. Key Activities for Year 4 .......................................................................................................... 35
A3. Targets for FY2016 .................................................................................................................... 38
B. Project Management and Administration .................................................................................... 40
B1. Overview and Strategy .............................................................................................................. 40
B2. Key Activities for Year 4........................................................................................................... 42
C. Grants and Subcontracts Fund ...................................................................................................... 43
C1. Overview and Strategy ............................................................................................................. 43
C2. Key Activities for Year 4 .......................................................................................................... 44
C3. Grants and Subcontracts Fund FY2015/16 Targets ........................................................... 45
D. Effective Communication................................................................................................................ 45
D1. Overview and Strategy ............................................................................................................. 45
D2. Year 3 Key Achievements ....................................................................................................... 45
D3. Key Activities for Year 4 .......................................................................................................... 46
SECTION III. WORK PLAN .................................................................................... 48
A. Year 4 Project Implementation: Value Chain Activities ........................................................... 48
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A1. Aquaculture ................................................................................................................................. 48
A2. Maize ............................................................................................................................................. 54
A3. Soybean ........................................................................................................................................ 59
A4. Cassava ......................................................................................................................................... 63
A5. Cocoa ........................................................................................................................................... 67
A6. Rice ................................................................................................................................................ 72
A7. Sorghum ....................................................................................................................................... 80
A8. Agro Inputs .................................................................................................................................. 84
A9. Irrigation ....................................................................................................................................... 88
B. Year 4 Project Implementation: Value Chain Support Activities ........................................... 89
B1. Capacity Building ......................................................................................................................... 89
B2. Agricultural Finance ................................................................................................................... 92
B3. Government and External Relations ...................................................................................... 95
B4. Youth, Gender, and Vulnerable Groups ............................................................................... 97
B4a. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Work Plan (Year 4) ................................... 101
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Annexes Annex A. Complete Work Plan Gantt Charts .....................................................................................A1
Annex B. Maps of MARKETS II’s Production Zones and Value Chains ..........................................B1
List of Figures
Figure 1 MARKETS II Buyer-Led Approach ........................................................................... 8 Figure 2 MARKETS II Results Framework ............................................................................ 34 Figure 3 MARKETS II Organizational Chart .......................................................................... 41 List of Tables
Table 1 MARKETS II Year 3 Results ..................................................................................... 10 Table 2 MARKETS II FY2016 Targets................................................................................... 38
Table 3 Grants and Subcontracts Fund FY2015/16 Targets .................................................... 45
Table 4 Aquaculture Value Chain Partners ............................................................................. 51
Table 5 Aquaculture Value Chain Collaboration Matrix ......................................................... 53 Table 6 Aquaculture FY2015/16 Targets ................................................................................ 54 Table 7 Maize Value Chain Partners ....................................................................................... 57 Table 8 Maize Value Chain Collaboration Matrix .................................................................. 58 Table 9 Maize FY2015/16 Targets .......................................................................................... 58
Table 10 Maize (irrigated) FY2015/16 Targets ....................................................................... 58
Table 11 Soy Value Chain Partners ......................................................................................... 62 Table 12 Soy Value Chain Collaboration Matrix .................................................................... 62 Table 13 Soy FY2015/16 Targets ............................................................................................ 63
Table 14 Cassava Value Chain Partners .................................................................................. 65 Table 15 Cassava Value Chain Collaboration Matrix ............................................................. 66
Table 16 Cassava Targets ........................................................................................................ 66 Table 17 Cocoa Value Chain Partners ..................................................................................... 70
Table 18 Cocoa Value Chain Collaboration Matrix ................................................................ 71 Table 19 Cocoa FY2015/16 Targets ........................................................................................ 71 Table 20 Rice Value Chain Partners ........................................................................................ 76
Table 21 Rice Value Chain Collaboration Matrix ................................................................... 79 Table 22 Rain-fed Rice FY2015/16 Targets ............................................................................ 80
Table 23 Irrigated Rice FY2015/16 Targets ............................................................................ 80 Table 24 Sorghum Value Chain Partners................................................................................. 83 Table 25 Sorghum Value Chain Collaboration Matrix ............................................................ 83 Table 26 Sorghum FY2015/16 Targets.................................................................................... 83
Table 27 Irrigation Partners and Collaboration ....................................................................... 88
Table 28 Irrigation FY2015/16 Targets ................................................................................... 89
Table 29 Capacity Building Value Chain Partners and Collaboration .................................... 91 Table 30 Capacity Building FY2015/16 Targets ..................................................................... 92 Table 31 Agricultural Finance Value Chain Partners and Collaboration ................................ 95 Table 32 Vulnerable Groups FY2015/16 Targets .................................................................. 100
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ACRONYMS
ACBF Africa Community Bridge Foundation
ACF Action Contre La Faim (Action Against Hunger)
ADP Agricultural Development Project
AFFAN Association of Fish Farmers and Aquaculturists of Nigeria AMP Aba Malting Plant AO Assistance Objective APS Annual Program Statement APEX Agro-input to Production Expansion ATA Agricultural Transformation Agenda BCC Behavior change communication
BDS Business development services
BoA Bank of Agriculture BoI Bank of Industry BtM2 Bridge to MARKETS 2
CBN Central Bank of Nigeria
CBNRMP-ND Community Based Natural Resource Management Program in the Niger
Delta
CBO Community-based organization
CLIN Contract Line Item Number
CMADI Coastal Marine Areas Development Initiative
CPP Crop Protection Products
DCA Development Credit Authority
DDI Diamond Development Initiative
DFID UK Department for International Development
DEC Development Exchange Center
DQA Data Quality Assessment
EA Extension agent
EMMP Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation Plan
ERF Environmental Review Forms
ERC Environmental Review Checklist
FCT Federal Capital Territory FEWSNET Famine Early Warning System Network FIIRO Federal Institute of Industrial Research FMARD Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development FTE Full-time Equivalent FTF Feed the Future GES Growth Enhancement Support GIS Geographic information system
GON Government of Nigeria
GSF Grants and Subcontracts Fund
HES Household Economic Strengthening
HPAI Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
HQCF High Quality Cassava Flour
IA Implementation Agreement IDP Internally displaced persons IEE Initial Environmental Examination IFAD International Fund for Agricultural Development
IFDC International Fertilizer Development Centre
IITA International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
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IR Intermediate result
JARDA Jigawa State Agricultural and Rural Development Project
LAPO Lift Above Poverty Organization
LARDI LAPO Agricultural and Rural Development Initiative
LBM Live Birds Market
LGA Local government area
LOP Life of Project
M&E Monitoring and Evaluation
MARKETS Maximizing Agricultural Revenue and Key Enterprises in Targeted Sites MEF Micro Enterprise Fundamentals MEMS Monitoring and Evaluation Management Services
MFB Microfinance Bank
MPCS Multipurpose Cooperative Society
MSME Micro small and medium enterprise
MTP Management training plots NAEC Nigerian Agricultural Enterprise Curriculum NEMA National Energy Management Agency NEXTT Nigeria Expanded Trade and Transport Program NIFFR National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research NIRSAL Nigeria Incentive Risk Sharing Agricultural Lending NGO Non-governmental organization PIND Partnership for the Niger Delta
PIR Project-level intermediate results
PLACE Peace-able Livelihood and Community Engagement PoP Package of Practices PERSUAP Pesticide Evaluation Report and Safer Use Action Plan
PMU Project Management Unit
RFP Request for Proposals
RUFIN Rural Finance Institution Building Program
SACE Strengthening Advocacy and Civic Engagement
SCPZ Staple Crop Processing Zone
SHARE Support to Vulnerable Households for Accelerated Revenue Earnings
SME Small and medium enterprise
ToC Training of Coaches
ToR Terms of Reference
ToT Training of trainers
TTC Technology Transfer Center
UDP Urea Deep Placement
USAID STEER Systems Transformed for Empowered Action Enabling Responses for
Vulnerable Children and Families
USG United States Government
USG Urea Super Granules
WAAPP West Africa Agricultural Productivity Program
WACOT West African Cotton Company Limited
WDI Women’s Development Initiative
WD MFB Women’s Development Microfinance Bank
WIA Women in Agriculture
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SECTION I. INTRODUCTION TO MARKETS II
Chemonics International Inc. and its consortium members, International Fertilizer
Development Centre (IFDC), Making Cents, Winrock International, Enclude International, and
Diamond Development Initiatives are pleased to present this fourth year work plan for the
USAID/Nigeria-funded MARKETS II project. The work plan covers the period of October 1,
2015 through September 30, 2016. In Section I, we provide an overview of the project, our
approach, results to date, and
partners. Section II covers our
cross-cutting support
activities. In Section III, we
provide the detailed work plan
activities for each value chain.
MARKETS II also supports
areas that are not value-chain
specific including agricultural
inputs and irrigation, as well
as overarching activities under
capacity building, agriculture
finance, government relations,
and youth-gender-vulnerable
populations.
A. Project Description
The Maximizing Agricultural
Revenue and Key Enterprises
in Targeted Sites (MARKETS
II) is USAID/Nigeria’s
flagship project under Feed
the Future (FTF) implemented
by Chemonics International
between April 18, 2012 and
April 16, 2017. MARKETS II
will improve livelihoods by
deepening and extending the
MARKETS/BtM2 model
across five priority and two
sub-value chains in target
states and the Federal Capital
Territory. It aims to
sustainably improve the
performance, income,
nutrition, and food security of poor Nigerian rural farmers or smallholders in an
environmentally friendly manner. MARKETS II uses proven private sector demand-driven
market interventions, focusing on constraints in the agricultural value chain. Key objectives
include smallholder farmer access to increased income, ready markets, better inputs (e.g.
improved seeds and optimal use of fertilizer), adequate finance, better water and pesticide
management, appropriate technology, and extension services. They also include improved
A female farmer transporting her sorghum after harvesting
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nutritional use of home-grown food.
A1. Our Approach to MARKETS II
MARKETS II has been designed to support the U.S. Government’s (USG) Feed the Future
initiative and the Government of Nigeria’s (GON) Agricultural Transformation Agenda
(ATA) that addresses critical issues hindering the agricultural sector. The project remains
committed to its market-led, demand- driven approach of “produce what you can sell,” not
“sell what you can produce.” MARKETS II’s primary clients are Nigerian farmers with one
to five hectares of farm land in targeted commodity value chains and states – women and
youth can participate with less than one hectare.
Figure 1 MARKETS II Buyer-Led Approach
We apply the buyer-led approach model given in Figure 1 across selected value chains in
target states. We start with the market to determine what agricultural products the buyer (e.g.
a processor) wants and its requirements (e.g. quantity, quality, type, time period) and then
provide support to smallholders to meet those requirements profitably. We train Nigerian
farmers to see farming as a longer-term business (beyond one agricultural cycle), and aim to
reduce dependence on government and donors. In turn, this promotes greater market
orientation to increase sales and profits in the agriculture sector. We expand our impact by
enlisting role models and establishing model businesses to emulate.
The project conducted value chain analysis during the first project year to inform the
selection of five value chains and two sub-value chains: aquaculture (with maize and soybean
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as sub-value chains), cassava, cocoa, rice, and sorghum. The project also conducted state and
production-market zone analysis to select target states, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),
and their associated production zones.
To improve the competitiveness of selected value chains, the project strengthens producers’
and producer organizations’ capacity, increases access to agricultural inputs, expands
technology generation and deployment, strengthens water and soil management, and
increases access to finance. Given the importance of including women and youth in the rural
economy, MARKETS II identifies and supports agricultural opportunities along the value
chain, incorporating farming services and micro- and small-scale processing activities in its
assistance approach. The project also allows women and youth to participate in our farming
support if they have less than one hectare of farm land.
In line with the USAID Forward strategy, MARKETS II utilizes a grants and subcontracts
fund (GSF), and extensive capacity building to public and private sector value chain
stakeholders, to work in tandem with local partners to achieve development objectives and
ensure sustainability.
MARKETS II’s activities are guided by five pillars:
Maximizing the MARKETS buyer-led value chain approach to unleash the potential
of Nigerian agriculture, including the Niger Delta region in collaboration with the
Foundation for Partnerships in the Niger Delta (PIND). Project activities address
limiting factors and opportunities up and down the value chain.
Ramping up and leveraging for reach; expanding on successes such as the fertilizer
voucher program, , Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
(FMARD) Growth Enhancement Support Scheme (GES) program, and out-grower
activities with a range of Nigerian and international processors; using our directly
assisted farmers and micro- and small-scale processors as demonstration models to
expand project impact beyond our local government areas (LGAs); continuing to
work through others; building new partnerships to develop sustainable buyer-farmer
linkages; and fostering replication by GON, target state governments, donors, the
private sector, and farmer groups.
Prioritizing access to agricultural inputs, finance, and new markets which are major
stumbling blocks across all value chains.
Entering each activity with an exit strategy by defining who takes on what from day
one with our role to demonstrate, scale up, and exit when milestones are met.
Empowering Nigerian agriculture – our team’s goal is an inclusive Nigerian
workforce (including women, youth, and vulnerable populations) that understands
agriculture as a long-term commercial business and a source of good family nutrition,
and puts their skills and knowledge to work to bring success to their households, the
agricultural sector, and Nigeria.
MARKETS II also draws from experiences of its predecessor projects, MARKETS and
Bridge to MARKETS II (BtM2), and from constant dialogue with partners including the
Government of Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development
(FMARD), state ministries of agriculture and Agriculture Development Program (ADP)
extension staff, commercial partners, other donors, and local and international partners.
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B. Year 3 Summary
B1. Key Results from Year 3
MARKETS II concluded Year 3 with the results shown below in Table 1: Table 1 MARKETS II Year 3 Results
Indicator
FY 2015 LOP
Target Actual Target
Actual
(April 2012-FY2015 thru Q4)
Custom: Annual expenditures on purchase or upgrading of assets (US$)
346 381.43 420 381
GNDR (2): Proportion of female participants in USG-
assisted programs designed to increase access to productive economic resources (assets, credit, income or employment)
0.50 0.62 0.50 0.59
GNDR (3): Proportion of females who report increased self-efficacy at the conclusion of USG
supported training/programming
30.00 27.3 0.30 0.27
GNDR (4): Proportion of target population reporting increased agreement with the concept that males and
females should have equal access to social, economic, and political opportunities
30.00 22.0 0.30 0.220
4.5(16): Gross margin per unit of land, kilogram, or
animal of selected product (crops/animals selected vary by country)
Cassava 535 498 895 811
Cocoa 467 497.34 530 497
Fish (Aquaculture) 28,950 30,910.87 35,000 30,911
Maize - rainfed 850 811.82 1,300 1,199
Maize - irrigated 2,424.10 2,600 2,424
Rice – Irrigated 1,450 1,523.19 1610 1523
Rice – Rainfed 1,300 1,328.99 1,450 1,329
Soybean 410.00 405.60 430 407
Sorghum 400.00 369.40 420 382
Custom: Increase in productivity (yields) of value chain commodities (Ton/ha)
Cassava 15.50 16.17 23.54 23.28
Cocoa 0.63 0.59 0.70 0.59
Fish (Aquaculture) 18.00 17.46 22.50 17.91
Maize - rainfed 3.50 3.91 5.15 5.08
Maize - irrigated 4.59 5.20 4.59
Rice – Rainfed 5.40 5.75 5.60 5.75
Rice – Irrigated 6.50 6.69 6.70 6.42
Soybean 1.80 1.62 2.40 1.62
Sorghum 2.20 2.18 2.45 2.32
Sesame
Custom: Score, in percent, of combined key areas of
organization capacity amongst USG direct and indirect local implementing partners
0.795 0.860 0.923 0.860
4.5.2(5): Number of farmers and others who have
applied improved technologies or management practices as a result of USG assistance
241,380 230,258 775,080 522,201
4.5.2(7): Number of individuals who have received USG supported short-term agricultural sector productivity or food security training
261,200 261,881 818,200 556,740
4.5.2(11): Number of food security private enterprises (for profit), producers organizations, water users associations, women's groups, trade and business
associations, and community-based organizations
(CBOs) receiving USG assistance
16,648 15,398 43,148 32,002
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Indicator
FY 2015 LOP
Target Actual Target
Actual (April 2012-
FY2015 thru Q4)
4.5.2(27) Number of members of producer
organizations and community based organizations receiving USG assistance
227,386 201,946 768,086 487,861
4.5.2 (42) Number of private enterprises, producers organizations, water users associations, women’s groups, trade and business associations and
community-based organizations (CBOs) that applied new technologies or management practices as a result of USG assistance
16,648 15,398 43,148 32,002
Custom: Number of individuals who benefitted from USG assistance
2,800,000 2,628,671 11,010,760 8,149,588
Custom: Number of sites reporting proper waste
disposal practices 50 47 150 90
Custom: Number of farmers trained on CPP safe use
practices 87,280 79,745 192,280 97,592
Custom: Number of farmers applying CPP safe use practices
65,460 59,752 137,960 71,496
4.5.2(2): Number of hectares under improved technologies or management practices as a result of USG assistance
290,000 273,904 879,110 639,669
4.5.2(13): Number of rural households benefiting directly from USG interventions
393,200 433,105 1,330,624 991,212
4.5.2(39): Number of technologies or management practices in one of the following phases of development as a result of USG assistance
14 15 37 44
4.5.2(23): Value of incremental sales (collected at farm-level) attributed to FTF implementation
106,085,523 116,708,494 585,903,730 334,915,751
Custom: Value of incremental sales (processor and agro-input level) attributed to FTF implementation ($)
34,725,000 33,133,581 180,950,000 154,515,474
4.5.2(29): Value of Agricultural and Rural Loans 55,000,000 50,852,999 156,500,000 168,959,939
4.5.2(30): Number of MSMEs, including farmers,
receiving USG assistance to access loans 175,000 173,107 520,000 401,483
4.5.2(37): Number of MSMEs, including farmers, receiving business development services from USG
assisted sources
393,200 434,988 1,330,624 940,062
4.5.2(12): Number of public-private partnerships
formed as a result of FTF assistance 50 35 198 162
4.5.2(38): Value of new private sector investment in the agriculture sector or food chain leveraged by FTF
implementation
6,670,000 5,402,393 22,420,000 18,102,390
Custom: Public funds leveraged for agriculture and rural development ($)
8,000,000 8,573,979 33,000,000 76,847,885
Custom: Number of beneficiaries under the Grants and Subcontracts Fund
37 41 149 122
Custom: Amount of funds disbursed ($) 3,500,000 3,883,143 10,000,000 6,750,845
4.5(2): Number of jobs attributed to FTF implementation
3,000 3,180 7,970 4,886
Custom: Number of new jobs created in the value
chain (includes jobs lasting less than 4 weeks) 50,000 52,562 150,000 107,123
4.5.2(14): Number of vulnerable households benefiting
directly from USG assistance 12,515 23,119 62,345 51,677
Custom: Level of household hunger in the hungry season (%)
42.5 40.0 34.8
FTF 3.1.9-1: Number of people trained in child health and nutrition through USG-supported programs (S)
8000 8637 118,000 8,637
In Year 3 MARKETS II built on the groundwork laid in prior years and identified leveraging
opportunities to expand its direct and indirect farm production and marketing impacts, further
our efforts in supporting sustainability, addressing value chain constraints, and implementing
Project Modifier activities.
Supporting Sustainability
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Key sustainability activities with our target farmers, public and private sector stakeholders,
and other development projects from Year 3 are summarized below with some examples
provided.
The MARKETS II assistance strategy relies heavily on the active collaboration of the state’s
ADP extension staff and local private sector service providers for project implementation and
sustainability after the project exits. Communications and training are essential components
of our public and private sector capacity building activities as highlighted below.
The project organized an orientation workshop for state ADP desk officers, who will
be representatives of ADP project managers and liaise with service providers to
ensure that MARKETS II, ADP management, and service providers are aware of
activities in each state. They will submit monthly reports that will be reviewed by the
service providers and project managers. MARKETS II also held roundtable meetings
with collaborating state ADP program managers in Abuja in January 2015 to discuss
and receive feedback on year 2014/2015 activities and recommendations for better
collaboration and communication in the future. MARKETS II held monthly reviews
of our activities in the field with extension agents, service providers, and our key
technical staff. This provides a forum to review activities and respond quickly to
upcoming challenges.
MARKETS II finalized the coaching training curriculum and conducted a pilot in
January 2015 with the Kaduna State ADP for specially selected extension agents.
They will provide post-training “follow-on” support to farmers and farmers groups,
especially in the PoPs and other training packages provided by the project.
The project recommended 40 extension agents from Kaduna, Ebonyi, Anambra,
Enugu, Cross River, Nasarawa, Niger, Kebbi, and Kano to be trained by the USDA’s
Foreign Agricultural Service in grain management, insect monitoring for stored
grains, integrated pest management, proper pesticide application, and pesticide
resistance prevention. Extension agents (EAs) will step down the training to farmers.
As part of our integration of nutrition messages into the value chain PoPs, 19 female
EAs were trained as master trainers using the new MARKETS II nutrition
enhancement curriculum. These EAs will conduct follow-on trainings for other EAs
in their respective states, particularly those involved in the soybean, sorghum, maize,
rice, and cassava value chains.
MARKETS II conducted group dynamics and leadership ToT for rice value chain
EAs in Anambra, Ebonyi, and Enugu states, who stepped down the training to
networked group leaders. We organized monitoring and evaluation (M&E) reporting
and data validation training in Abuja in February 2015. The objective was to further
build technical staff capacity to efficiently ensure data quality and field monitoring
and evaluation.
Held Good Agricultural Practices, harvest, and post-harvest ToT sessions for ADP
extension agents and lead farmers. These were stepped down to additional farmers
using the MARKETS II PoPs.
Facilitated a one-day inception meeting with MARKETS II business development
services providers on November 14, 2014. We forged a common understanding of
MARKETS II expectations of the capacity building assignment and discussed the
organizational assessment Terms of Reference (ToRs) for selected groups.
MARKETS II also held a grants workshop with our BDS providers on the importance
of grants and how to prepare a good grant proposal. The service providers are
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supporting eligible farmer organizations to submit quality grant concepts.
Facilitated a two-day workshop in Abuja with MARKETS II subcontractors as part of
our strategy to build local service providers’ capacity and promote the exchange of
knowledge and field experience. The workshop focused on farmer mobilization,
validation, and monitoring; management of demo plots, field activities and our
supported technologies; and subcontract management issues.
In addition to the project’s technical support in the seasonal farm production and marketing
activities, MARKETS II provides longer-term focused capacity building and grant support
for farmer organizational development, business orientation, and farmer expansion into new
business opportunities.
To support the development of small producer and processor groups, we initiated a
capacity building program for selected MARKETS II networked organizations.
Through a competitive process, the project subcontracted six BDS providers to assess
and build capacity of approximately 20 small producer and processor groups in each
of seven clusters of project states. They also assisted networked farmer organizations
in developing more than 200 potential grant concept papers. The successful groups
will serve as models for other farmer organizations.
During the end-of-season meeting with our partner, Aba Malting Plant (AMP), they
praised project grantee Kiru Fadama Multipurpose Cooperative Society for their
performance in the hybrid sorghum trials. As a result, AMP registered them as
official sorghum suppliers and has contracted them to grow 50 hectares of sorghum.
AMP will also work with a second project grantee in Kaduna, Anguwar Makama
Danlawal Multipurpose Cooperative Society (MPCS), to grow 10 hectares of
sorghum.
MARKETS II trained Peaceable Livelihood Assessment for Community
Engagement (PLACE) fish farmers in Ubeji and Egbokodo on business enterprise
(NAEC) as a complement to PIND’s aquaculture best practice demonstration. Coastal
Marine Areas Development Initiative (CMADI) supported the NAEC training.
Conducted farmers’ group assessments in Jigawa, Kebbi, Ebonyi, Enugu, Niger,
Anambra, Niger, and Kwara states to determine organizational capacity building
needs. As a result, we trained 443 farmer group representatives and EAs on group
dynamics and leadership skills.
The project trained members of new beekeeper associations in Benue, Kaduna, Cross
River, Niger, and Ondo stateon group dynamics and leadership. As a result, they
elected officials, developed by-laws, and are registered with appropriate government
agencies.
In 2014, Yara Commodities Limited (now Tulip) certified 2000 cocoa farmers trained
by the project and Armajaro certified an additional 500. Certified farmers meet
international cocoa production and handling standards, and their cocoa now attracts
premium prices. In addition, MARKETS II organized three batches of group
dynamics and leadership skills training for 77 farmer representatives from 45
networked cocoa farmers associations, 11 EAs from Cross River state ADP, and six
Yara staff. We also conducted NAEC training for 60 farmer representatives from 30
networked cocoa farmers associations, nine EAs from Cross River state ADP, and
four Yara staff.
The MARKETS II training curricula are important elements of supporting sustainability. We
provide Training of Trainers and direct training to private sector partners.
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Developed agricultural value chain training modules to train partner microfinance
banks’ agricultural credit officers. We trained Lift Above Poverty Organization
(LAPO) in Benin and Warri states and held a week-long NAEC ToT for
Development Exchange Center (DEC) microfinance bank credit officers in Kaduna.
The participants will step down the training to other credit officers and also use the
curriculum to train borrowers and potential clients.
MARKETS II completed the adaptation of the NAEC, extending the ‘agriculture as a
business’ concept to the agro-inputs segment of the market. The project recognized
their role in fostering small-scale private sector agriculture and the need for
improvements in their business approach and capacity. We conducted a ToT in
November 2014 on the new curriculum for agro-dealers, the agro-dealers association,
and IFDC technical staff. MARKETS II partners such as PIND, Syngenta, and
Fadama III were also represented.
Our efforts to increase impact involve sharing information and materials with other projects
and non-networked farmers, and expanding the range of value chain market opportunities.
Year 3 activities are summarized below with some examples provided.
MARKETS II included all-male tilapia production and management techniques to our
aquaculture training to expand marketing possibilities for networked fish farmers.
Site visits to in Oyo, Ondo, and Kwara states revealed that some training participants
have already adopted tilapia production.
The expansion of marketing possibilities is important in all MARKETS II value
chains. Due to the Dangote Foundation’s venturing into rice production and milling,
as well as their familiarity with the MARKETS II produced Paddy Aggregation
Center report, Dangote was open to a trial collaboration. We are in agreement to work
on a pilot with a group of 500 smallholders in Jigawa state and the Jigawa state ADPs
to test the partnership and working arrangements. We also initiated discussions with
new large rice mills and those under construction in Kano, Niger, and Kebbi states to
determine areas of collaboration, and initiated our rice production activities in Taraba.
MARKETS II continued discussions with non-partner large cocoa trading companies,
Olam and Tulip, to ascertain potential areas of collaboration.
Successful dry-season production increases farmer income and provides cash when
incomes were usually variable and uncertain. Based on the success and expansion in
our dry-season irrigated rice activity in increasing farmer incomes and the supply of
paddy rice, MARKETS II expanded to include dry-season irrigated maize production.
The pilot activity began with 2,000 farmers in two states, with maize sold as green
(fresh), and will expand to 4,000 farmers in two states in 2016.
After last year’s drip kit irrigation pilot program for women in Kebbi, Jigawa, and
Sokoto states, we also trained women and youths in Kaduna state. Hundred square
meter drip irrigation demonstration plots for tomatoes and peppers were set up in the
four states. MARKETS II also trained USAID-funded SHARE project’s 248 field
agents and women on homestead farming and drip irrigation technology in Kebbi and
Sokoto states. The participants were trained on the use, installation, and importance
of low-cost locally appropriate drip irrigation such as its efficiency and saving up to
80 percent water compared to the traditional method.
Opportunities for increasing soybean and cocoa farmer income (through increased
crop yields and sales from honey and pollination services) led us to initiate a
beekeeping sub-activity for farmers in these value chains. Sixteen beekeeper
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cooperative groups are formally registered and started producing and selling honey.
MARKETS II then conducted pollination training to selected farmers from the bee
cooperatives in Benue, Niger, Ondo, Kaduna, and Cross River states. The trained
farmers will provide pollination services to soybean farmers in those states with the
aim of increasing crop yield and beekeeper income.
MARKETS II, Syngenta, and the USAID/APEX (Agro-input to Production
Expansion) project conducted a successful pilot collaboration to improve awareness,
use, and availability of agricultural inputs through demonstration plots by dry-season
networked and non-networked paddy farmers in Kebbi and Sokoto states. The
collaboration has expanded to include most of the MARKETS II targeted states as
well as to the cocoa value chain.
Even though oil palm is not a MARKETS II targeted value chain, we supported PIND
in these value chain activities. We conducted an assessment on the Oil Palm Growers
Association of Nigeria, Cross Rivers Chapter resulting in the selection of 20 primary
groups for credit support. The group list was presented to LAPO for further
assessment and loan consideration. We also met with the Bank of Industry (BoI) in
Enugu to discuss loan access for four PIND small and medium enterprise (SME)
palm oil value chain partners. Two SMEs were linked to the bank and accredited.
Our efforts to increase impact and ensure sustainability also involves sharing information and
materials with other projects, and training their staff.
MARKETS II Inputs team trained 59 USAID/SHARE (Support to Vulnerable
Households for Accelerated Revenue Earnings) project field agents and lead farmers
on agro-dealership and Urea Deep Placement (UDP) technology in Sokoto and FCT.
The project also trained 248 SHARE field agents and women on homestead farming
and drip irrigation technology in Kebbi and Sokoto states.
An agreement was made with the Africa Community Bridge Foundation (ACBF) to
collaborate on building youth capacity (particularly females) in Benue in aquaculture,
fish production, and the Nigerian Agricultural Enterprise Curriculum (NAEC). For
selected ACBF trainers, MARKETS II conducted a Training of Trainers (ToT) on our
aquaculture Package of Practices (PoP).
Addressing Value Chain Constraints
MARKET II farmers have made great strides in increasing their yields and incomes, as well
as meeting the supply needs of partner off-takers and other buyers. MARKETS II seeks to
make even further progress by tackling the significant constraints that still hinder
performance, such as access to inputs and finance.
Access to quality and appropriate fertilizer remains an important issue. MARKETS II
promotes crop-specific fertilizers and alternatives, (e.g. UDP, composting) to traditional
fertilizer practices. Some interventions include:
MARKETS II continued training vulnerable women to prepare organic compost
fertilizer. The project conducted a ToT for 40 female farmers from groups already
trained on household farming and drip irrigation technology in Zuru, Kebbi state. Key
messages included that compost enriches soil by increasing nutrient content, and
enhances soil moisture and nutrient retention. It is a cheap means of enriching soil
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fertility because all of the required materials are often regarded as waste. This can
also be a source of income by selling compost to other farmers.
MARKETS II established five Technology Transfer Centers (TTCs) in Niger and
Kano state to demonstrate UDP technology to rice farmers and carried out green field
days for 4,325 networked farmers at these TTCs. Farmer-managed plots are
established alongside project demo plots to ensure farmers can learn in practice the
benefits of UDP technology and other best management practices. In Jigawa state, we
used the management training plots established by Jigawa State Agricultural and
Rural Development Authority (JARDA) where farmers learned the UDP steps: seed
cleaning, nursery establishment, line transplanting (21-28 days after nursery
establishment), Urea Super Granule (USG) application (5-7cm deep after 7-10 days
of transplanting), and demo management. To enhance adoption, the project
showcased the better-performing demo plots and farmer-managed plots. Syngenta and
Interproducts attended the trainings and discussed quality agro-chemicals and
fertilizer with farmers.
Discussions with Kano ADP and West African Agricultural Productivity Program
(WAAPP) resulted in including UDP technology in their programs. MARKETS II
will train EAs on UDP technology and connect them with USG agro-dealers. This
program will be piloted in the upcoming wet season. MARKETS II linked WAAPP
with Interproducts Link, a major USG producer, for them to access USG for demo
plots and to link their farmers to the USG supplier. Interproducts agreed to donate ten
bags of USG for the demo plots while the farmers will pay for another ten bags.
MARKETS II achieved government buy-in to include USG in the 2014-15 dry-
season GES scheme. We trained ADP extension staff and facilitated inclusion of
USG in the dry-season GES in Kano, Jigawa, Niger, Kebbi, and Sokoto states.
MARKETS II conducted a census of functioning and non-functioning briquetting
machines in the country and organized a meeting of agro-input suppliers to discuss
and ensure the incorporation and supply of USG into this program. We facilitated
temporary partnerships in the production and supply of urea and briquettes, arranged
for the transfer of used briquetting machines to interested agro-dealers, and provided
information on external and local briquetting equipment manufacturers. In
collaboration with the interested companies, we ensured USG was available in
designated redemption centers. We also ensured that trained EAs and training
materials were on-hand to give quick training and orientation to queuing farmers. We
trained 36,831 farmers in UDP technology while 21,229 farmers purchased USG.
Continuing with the project’s technology upscaling efforts, MARKETS II met with
Jigawa ADP to discuss wide adoption of UDP technology in their demonstration
management training plots (MTPs). This was a result of farmers’ exposure to UDP at
the recent dry-season GES program and wanting to learn more about the technology.
Jigawa State Government will purchase the USG fertilizer required for the MTPs and
MARKETS II will provide UDP training to relevant EAs and rice farmers.
MARKETS II will explore similar collaborations with other dry-season paddy
producing states.
In addition to UDP activities in paddy rice, MARKETS II continued its UDP maize
and sorghum trials. USG is showing to be cost effective and leads to increased yields
as compared to prilled urea. The project will start recommending it to maize and
sorghum farmers.
MARKETS II visited Major Works Limited, a fabricator in Aba, Akwa Ibom state,
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who has been working with Notore to build briquetting machines. We will link
interested buyers to the fabricator.
To improve the performance of cassava, the project is testing cassava-specific
fertilizer on cassava demonstration plots in Oyo state. Data was collected on the
performance of the fertilizer in the demo plots. The results will be analyzed and
reported.
Farmers are convinced that the correct seeds, coupled with good agricultural practices, result
in higher yields and revenues. The difficulty is finding a sufficient quantity to buy.
MARKETS II partners with local seed companies and our more qualified farmers to produce
high-quality seeds for sale.
Through our out-grower program, we selected some of our lead farmers to partner
with seed companies to produce seed. Mamora, Tecni, Strategic, Greenspore and
Wacott seed companies provided inputs to out-growers. MARKETS II trained 800
lead farmers on best seed production practices, who produced 7,452 metric tons of
seed (7,427 MT rice and 25 MT maize).
Seed Companies Limited in Kaduna engaged 30 networked maize farmers to produce
180 hectares (720 MT) of maize seed varieties. We also held a meeting with Benue
State ADP and Strategic Seeds Company from Ebonyi state to link them to Benue
state farmers in the coming season.
Agreed on an out-grower program with Premier Seed. Four networked farmers were
selected in Igabi LGA to cultivate 25 hectares, leading to 100 MT of maize seed.
Greenspore Limited allocated 20 hectares for our lead farmers in an out-grower
program, where they will supply quality seed and fertilizer to farmers on loan, to be
repaid during buy back in December 2015.
Agreed with West African Cotton Company Limited (WACOT) to use our farmers as
soybean seed out-growers in Kaduna. An implementation agreement was signed to
engage 380 MARKETS II farmers this year to grow seed, which they will distribute
to other soybean farmers they will work with in the following year.
As part of MARKETS II efforts to increase the availability of improved cassava stem
cuttings, cocoa seedlings for farmers, and to create more jobs, the project trained 51
cassava farmers in Ondo on cassava stem multiplication and incorporated cocoa
nursery production into our PoP training.
Aba Malting Plant engaged two of the project grantees, Anguwar Makama Danlawal
MPCS and Kiru Fadama Multipurpose Cooperative Society, as registered official
hybrid sorghum seed growers and has contracted them to grow 10 and 50 hectares of
sorghum, respectively.
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Visits to dry-season farmers in Sokoto and Jigawa
states showed that the FARO 61 variety was grown
widely by many farmers because it performs better
in terms of tillering and crop vigor than the more
commonly popular FARO 44. MARKETS II will
work towards increasing the availability of FARO
61.
Our partnership with Olam in Nasarawa state
resulted in the distribution of certified FARO 44
seeds to networked farmers at a subsidized price:
70 naira per kilogram, instead of 250 naira per
kilogram in the open market. Olam encouraged
farmers to make a 50 percent cash deposit of the
total purchased, with a documented understanding
to recover the balance during buyback.
Successful small-scale agribusinesses, including farming,
require access to finance and sound financial management
practices. MARKETS II provides support for the supply and demand of financing. We work
with farmers to help them look at sources of funds and to determine when and how to
borrow. We work with commercial banks, microfinance organizations, and other credit
suppliers to understand agricultural opportunities and risks.
Conducted credit needs assessments for Hule & Sons and Seraph Nigeria Limited to identify access to credit challenges for possible linkages with financial institutions.
Met with Skye Bank and Mamora Seed to discuss collaboration. An IA was developed and signed to support 20 farmers in Kwara to produce rice seed for Mamora Seed. Skye Bank will finance the farmers and Mamora Seed will buy seed from the farmers. A similar collaboration is being explored with cassava farmers.
The project facilitated a meeting between the Association of Fish Farmers and Aquaculturists in Nigeria (AFFAN) Ondo branch and LAPO Agricultural & Rural Development Initiative (LARDI) management to discuss access to credit. It was agreed that AFFAN will invite LARDI to visit, open a bank account, and provide required documentation.
Conducted stakeholders meeting with Sterling Bank in Sokoto, farmers from Kebbi and Sokoto states, and the Labana Rice Mill to discuss working capital financing for purchase of the networked farmers paddy. Sterling Bank financed the establishment of the mill and is interested to see that it is being operated profitably to ensure loan repayment. Farmers were urged to open an account with the bank and the bank will commence assessment of the farmer groups before the beginning of next season.
Met with GroFin, a pioneering development financier specialized in financing and supporting small and growing businesses across Africa and the Middle East. We discussed financing of four SMEs who work with PIND. An additional five SMEs were evaluated and will be recommended to GroFin.
Held meetings with Dawakin Kudu and Warawa microfinance banks in Kano state to develop and finalize implementation agreements.
MARKETS II, Sterling Bank, and WD MFB met to discuss the possibility of Sterling Bank providing a wholesale loan to WD MFB. This will provide an opportunity for the bank to also introduce its new product for women entrepreneurs and processors through the wholesale lending arrangement. Sterling Bank also re-introduced the agency banking proposal to WD MFB so that they can use all facilities of Sterling Bank, including ATM and other media.
Harvesting cassava roots in Ondo State
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Renewed WD MFB Implementation Agreement (IA) and submitted a proposal to the Bank of Agriculture (BoA) on the wholesale loan arrangement. WD MFB will determine which collateral it will provide to BoA for the loan to be approved and disbursed.
Met with representatives of agrochemical input companies, Syngenta and Harvest Field, to discuss input credit to cocoa farmers. Syngenta does not give inputs on credit because they use major distributors. Harvest Field does give inputs on credit. They require a guarantor, preferably an off-taker, for the farmers. After this meeting, the project approached three Syngenta distributors in Ogbomosho and Ibadan to propose input credit. One of the companies is willing to provide it to the farmers while the other two will agree only if the off-taker agrees to guarantee the farmers.
An implementation agreement is being developed with TAK Integrated Agriculture Solutions (TIASL) for them to provide input credit and other mechanization services.
Met with the USAID Development Credit Authority (DCA) team and local banks on the proposed $14 million DCA guarantee facility under consideration. The meetings also addressed how MARKETS II networked groups can benefit from the credit facility under the DCA guarantee.
Farm labor is becoming scarce and costly. Therefore, appropriate and affordable equipment needs
to be available to ease the farming burden, allow for the expansion of cultivated land, and reduce
harvest and post-harvest losses. MARKETS II supports the generation and dissemination of locally
produced technology and the adaptation of imported technology to the local context.
MARKETS II visited Major Works Limited, a fabricator in Aba, Akwa Ibom state.
We are interested in the company manufacturing prototypes of the following: hand-
held USG injector applicator, multi-row USG mechanized applicator, multi-crop
threshers, and power tillers.
Discussed Propcom’s project small-scale agricultural mechanization activities and
agreed to facilitate meetings with DEC microfinance bank and other MARKETS II
microfinance partners for mechanization financing support.
Farmers have limited knowledge of the availability of appropriately sized mechanized
farm equipment. Our activities incorporate building awareness and facilitating
equipment acquisition or services. MARKETS II attended a demonstration of small-
scale mechanization by Habgito Hello Tractors Limited in Kaduna state. The
company deals with sales and maintenance of petrol and diesel engine tractors and
equipment, tillers, water pumps, and sprinklers. They invited the project’s maize and
soybean value chain managers to attend the field demonstration to observe the
equipment’s’ effectiveness for recommendation to our networked farmers.
MARKETS II invited Habgito to our training days to demonstrate its equipment.
Propcom, in collaboration with Habgito, participated in our maize pre-season ToTs in
Kaduna and Kano states. They demonstrated the 7- and 9-horsepower tillers and the
ridge attachments, which cost N195,000 and N260,000, respectively. Propcom
educated farmers on the handling of the small machines and attachments, routine
maintenance, and cost. Propcom has a credit package for female farmers to purchase
power tillers by paying a N39,500 deposit and N13,000 monthly installments for one
year.
In addition to quality seed and appropriate fertilizer, availability and use of agricultural
chemical inputs remain issues. MARKETS II works with smallholder farmers, producer
associations, financial institutions, private sector input suppliers, federal and state
governments, and public and private sector extension services to improve smallholder access
to inputs through private sector distribution networks.
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Youth contract sprayers from Niger state received Microenterprise Fundamentals
(MEF) training to help them start or improve business operations.
MARKETS II and Syngenta signed an agreement to collaborate on input
demonstration plots in rice and cocoa for the project’s targeted farmers. The partners
successfully piloted the collaboration in MARKETS II target LGAs during the rice
dry-season in Sokoto and Kebbi and for cocoa in Cross River.
To ensure availability of genuine and approved agrochemicals to targeted cocoa
farmers, the project facilitated a meeting with representatives of agrochemical
companies, Syngenta and Harvest Field, on the possibility providing inputs on credit.
MARKETS II also organized promotional sales of approved recommended agro-
inputs in Oyo and Cross River states. Farmers bought Ridomil Gold Plus and Ultimax
Plus (fungicides), Atara (insecticides), Touchdown and Clear Weed (herbicides), mist
blowers, and knapsack sprayers.
We are participating in the Aflasafe pilot program for maize out-growers in northern
Nigeria. Project staff attended orientation and training sessions at the International
Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). Project maize farmers were selected for the
2015 wet-season production program in Kaduna state on a trial basis.
Water and soil management is increasingly important considering the changing weather
patterns. MARKETS II supports the development and dissemination of innovative and
appropriate soil and water management best practices and farmer adoption of stress-tolerant
varieties. MARKETS II also supports the use of small-scale irrigation systems (drip
irrigation was discussed above).
Continued to demonstrate the more affordable energy-saving motorcycle-driven
irrigation pump. Twenty MARKETS II inputs and value chain technical staff were
trained on the pump’s use. They then demonstrated the pump at dry-season GES
redemption centers in Kebbi, Jigawa, Kano, Sokoto, and Niger states.
Implementing Program Modifier Activities
The Program Modifier component of MARKETS II provides the capacity to respond to
unanticipated events impacting on the achievement of economic development or agriculture
sector goals, upon written request from USAID. At the request of USAID/Nigeria,
MARKETS II began Avian Influenza and Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) activities.
In March 2015, 141 practitioners from federal, state, quarantine services, and
ministries of information and health attended the four ToT workshops on Highly
Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). These were held in collaboration with the
Federal government of Nigeria and the Oyo and Kano state governments. By June
2015, we trained an additional 192 stakeholders in six workshops in northern
Nigerian states that were highly affected by the virus, as well as in several other states
that are within our area of intervention. Participants included poultry farmers, Live
Birds Markets (LBM) operators, community livestock health workers, and state
ministry and ADP staff from Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Jigawa, and Plateau states. Two
local consultants developed pictorial PoP on backyard poultry for training 10,000
MARKETS II lead farmers.
We trained more than 3,374 women and 1,722 youth IDPs in Kano, Kaduna,
Nasarawa, Taraba, and Benue states and the FCT using our MEF curriculum modified
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for IDPs’ needs in order to build their business skills. Also, meetings were held with
various organizations to further support the IDPs, including the TY Danjuma
Foundation, the Africa Community Bridge Foundation (ACBF), and Action Against
Hunger (ACF). TY Danjuma Foundation is a Nigerian NGO based in Abuja that
supports local groups with grants to carry out small projects that impact rural women
and youth. We intend to collaborate with the Foundation where they would provide
seed grants to start businesses to IDPs previously trained by MARKETS II in MEF.
The activities would mainly be in Taraba, which is also a focus state for the
Foundation. The collaboration with ACF, which works in Borno and Yoba states with
small farmers, is for collaboration on ToT using our NAEC curriculum.
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C. Partners and Resources
MARKETS II partners with a consortium of international and local service providers,
commercial and public sector organizations, and USAID and other donor-funded
projects. Collaboration is an essential element to MARKETS II achieving sustainable
results. Where possible, we leverage activities, knowledge, and resources with other
agencies, and provide technical support where needed. We describe some of our key
partners below.
C1. Government of Nigeria
Federal Government of Nigeria. Recognizing the increased demand for agriculture
produce worldwide and the estimated US $10 billion loss in potential export revenue on
four commodities alone, the GON developed the Agricultural Transformation Agenda to
make Nigeria an agriculturally industrialized economy by year 2020. The Agricultural
Transformation Agenda utilizes policies, institutions, and financing structures to drive
growth in Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
MARKETS II’s selection of value chains and states took into consideration FMARD’s
criteria and the locations of FMARD’s planned Staple Crop Processing Zones (SCPZ).
Our relationship with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture is strengthened through
identifying, in consultation with the relevant officials, areas where MARKETS II will be
able to complement ATA activities, make relevant contributions, and leverage the GON’s
activities. Our collaboration on the GES activities in the past has included MARKETS II
funding extension agent and farmer training, involvement and discussions with the ATA
rice and other value chains, and responsive contributions to the Paddy Aggregation
Center and SCPZ analyses. MARKETS II contributions were much appreciated and are a
reflection of MARKETS II’s flexibility in furthering our joint objectives. Proposed
activities with the GON for Year 4 are outlined under Section III B3 Government and
External Relations. State Governments. MARKETS II’s successful implementation relies heavily on the
effective support of state governments where we operate. During the state selection
process, we considered state government support and scored states on a point system that
included state-level investments in agriculture and the willingness of the state
government to support agriculture. In our value chain development system, the project
signs IAs and works closely with the individual state ADPs, and provides capacity
building training and support to the ADP extension agents to improve their ability to
service smallholder farmers. We discuss our target states in Section D2 below. C2. USAID and Other Donor Projects
To increase project impact and reduce duplication of effort, MARKETS II collaborates
and leverages resources, activities, and technical support with other USAID and
complimentary donor projects. Potential and existing partnerships include the
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) on value chain development
and agricultural financing in the Northern, Niger Delta, and Mid- Belt regions; USAID
NEXTT on supporting trade and improved transportation corridors, and in the cocoa
value chain; the USAID SHARE project on support to their vulnerable farmers; and
World Bank’s Fadama III project on value chain development and SCPZ support in
various states; DFID on value chain development in northern states; and the Gates
Foundation-GTZ’s CARI Project on the rice value chain work in Niger state. In Section
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III, we provide a matrix that identifies specific areas for collaboration with other USAID
and donor projects in each targeted value chain.
C3. Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) and Other Niger
Delta Organizations
MARKETS II, through USAID, is partnering with PIND to improve the livelihoods of
farmers (women, men, and youth) in the Niger Delta region and increase the capabilities
of Niger Delta service providers to sustainably support them. MARKETS II contributes
to PIND’s economic development program in three areas: overcoming communities’
constraints to market access; increasing sustainable agricultural development and
enhancing food security; and identifying and nurturing technology- driven development
opportunities. MARKETS II works in collaboration with PIND in the cassava and
aquaculture value chains, and MARKETS II also provides assistance in access to finance,
capacity building, and business development areas to PIND’s other supported value
chains and their coalition partners. MARKETS II collaborates with PIND and the USAID
Strengthening Advocacy and Civil Engagement (SACE) project to support organizational
capacity development for targeted groups like the Edo Cooperative Society in Edo state.
MARKETS II work in the cocoa and rice value chains in the Niger Delta indirectly
supports PIND’s overall development goals. MARKETS II supports IFAD’s Community
Based Natural Resource Management Program in the Niger Delta (CBNRMP-ND) by
providing technical and business capacity training to IFAD farmer groups in jointly
targeted value chains.
C4. MARKETS II Consortium Partners
Our subcontractors IFDC, Making Cents International, Enclude, Winrock International,
and Diamond Development Initiative (DDI) offer specialized expertise in extension and
training, private sector fertilizer systems, agriculture production, capacity building, and
financial services. Long-term staffs of both Winrock and IFDC are embedded in
MARKETS II’s offices and are an integral part of the MARKETS II team.
C5. Local Service Providers
Local firms serve as key implementing partners in farmer, producer organization, and
out-grower scheme development efforts. In line with USAID Forward, MARKETS II
recognizes that there are a number of skilled Nigerian firms and NGOs working in the
sector; MARKETS II is dependent on building the effectiveness and capabilities of these
organizations as a part of its exit strategy and is doing this by raising the quality of
services provided by local capacity building and training providers. We are building the
ability of our local subcontractors (including DDI) to serve as contractors directly to
businesses, government, and donors. MARKETS II conducts “Getting to Subcontracts”
workshops; selects local subcontractors through a competitive Request for Proposal
(RFP) process; conducts institutional capacity assessments of our local service providers
using the USAID organizational capacity framework; provides feedback, evaluations, and
training in M&E, GPS fundamentals, and project management; and supplies
recommendations and references to donors interested in engaging local service providers.
We discuss capacity building activities in Section III B1. C6. Private Sector Partners
As a market-oriented, demand-driven value chain project, MARKETS II facilitates the
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long-term creation and deepening of alliances among the various actors in agricultural
markets, primarily those engaged in production and sale in our targeted value chains. We
sign implementation agreements with commercial partners including large
agribusinesses; micro, small, and large processors; input suppliers; and financial
institutions. We have an “Open Door” policy to provide advice and suggestions to new
and existing entrepreneurs interested in establishing or expanding agribusiness
operations. We provide a list of our commercial partners within each value chain in
Section II.
D. Strategy for Fourth Annual Work Plan
This Year 4 work plan represents the fourth and last full agricultural dry- and wet-season
plan1 under the MARKETS II contract. Our strategy for the period builds upon the
successes of the predecessor projects, and takes into account our Year 3 strategy,
ensuring sustainability milestones, and results, while looking ahead to the pending
completion of the project. Accordingly we have rationalized our staffing, subcontracts,
and project activities. Our priorities for the coming year are as follows:
Continue focus on sustainability
Conduct capacity building training for new ADP staff and local subcontractors
Continue to promote and make available the project’s training packages (PoPs,
NEAC, MEF, and capacity building) to other development projects and related
organizations
o Explore new collaborations (e.g., the Nigerian Central Bank, the new
World Bank Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING)
project in Zamfara and Sokoto states)
o Provide ToT to those organizations wishing to use the MARKETS II
training packages
Develop video and audio training packages for wider dissemination, budget
permitting
Encourage and enable local production of NAEC materials
Building capacity and linkages of local subcontractors with other development
projects and private sector partners
Increase the number of assisted farmers and value chain partners
Continue direct technical support and training
Continue leveraging interventions with collaborating partners, programs, and
projects
Use directly assisted farmers and value chain partners as models to impact a
larger percentage of Nigerian smallholder farmers
Continue to take into account the changing weather patterns:
o Expand the number of dry-season paddy and maize farmers
o Promote the use of low-cost irrigation pumps and water use methods in
southern farming areas experiencing reduced rainfall and drought
conditions
Continue to test, demonstrate, and promote feasible, affordable, and acceptable
technical improvements in production, processing, and management:
o Focus on size-appropriate and affordable agricultural cultivation including
harvesting, post-harvest, and processing equipment, and UDP cultivation
1 Dry-season 2015/2016 and wet-season 2016/2017
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methods
o Continue existing partnerships with Syngenta and local agricultural
equipment companies; establish new collaboration with Mahindra and
Mahindra farm mechanization department
o Provide in-kind agricultural equipment grants and support to selected
MARKETS II farmer associations Continue to promote a commercial business approach across the agriculture value
chains at the farm level and with farming service providers: o Continue to promote a business approach to the use of mechanized
agricultural equipment to provide services to farmer association members and others in the local farming community
o Use grants and related capacity building training to improve the
sustainability of grant recipients’ agribusinesses; showcase successes as
model farmer organizations for other groups to emulate
o Continue to explore and promote value chain opportunities including beekeeping and pollination services, irrigation services, and spraying services
o Continue to promote the market for locally manufactured agricultural
equipment and explore the commercial feasibility of locally producing
alternatives to imported fish feed
o Continue to work with local seed companies to train selected MARKETS
II farmers for in higher-value seed production
Continue efforts with special target groups (e.g., youth, women, and vulnerable
groups):
o Incorporate more women and youth by intervening in activities along the
value chain that are easier entry points for these groups including farm
support services and micro- and small-scale processing; and by leveraging
credit facilities available for these groups from micro-finance
organizations
o Expand activities with, and training for, micro-finance organizations o Expand drip irrigation to MARKETS II target beneficiaries and offer
training to other development organizations
o Expand the number of IDPs trained on the MARKETS II training
packages and facilitate access to funding for micro- and small-scale
entrepreneurial activities for the trainees
Continue ongoing information-sharing activities:
o Inform incoming federal and state government agricultural staff of
ongoing collaborative efforts and project activities
o Continue our “open-door” policy to dialogue with partners, potential
partners, and agricultural sector investors to share ideas, information and
avoid overlap and duplication; this is especially important with the federal
and state governments’ stated focus on agriculture
Continue nutrition training and impact:
o Continue to include nutrition training as a regular component of all PoPs
given to value chain farmers and as part of IDP training
o Collaborate with new and existing private sector partners to increase
income generating opportunities in nutrition-related businesses and
employment
Continue to leverage the project’s training platform and large target population to
include messaging on public health issues, as needed:
o Continue to incorporate information on bird flu identification, prevention,
and management in all of the project’s PoPs
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o Continue to monitor and support training and information dissemination
on bird flu
In the subsequent sections, we provide a brief overview of challenges and opportunities
within the selected value chains and target states which helped to inform our strategy and
activities detailed in Section III. Also, we discuss integration of primary cross-cutting
issues: youth, gender, and vulnerable groups; climate change and environment; and
nutrition. Lastly, we summarize the work plan process and critical assumptions for Year
4.
D1. Value Chains
MARKETS II operates in five value chains and two sub-value chains: aquaculture
(maize and soybean as sub-value chains), cassava, cocoa, rice, and sorghum. These value
chains’ selection was informed by analyses conducted from May 2012 through October
2012. This work plan builds upon our prior activities in the selected commodity areas,
incorporates lessons learned and results to-date, and takes into account the project
completion date, the agricultural seasons, ensuring sustainability, as well as the scope and
level of project involvement in related value chain opportunities. Examples of these
related opportunities include our work in: increased seed production and sales by
networked farmers; increased farm production services (e.g., spraying, planting,
irrigation, land preparation, pollination) by individuals, micro- and small businesses; and
improved micro- and small-scale processing operations. Below we briefly summarize the
challenges and opportunities within each of the targeted value chains. Please see maps in
Annex B for our value chain, avian influenza, IDP, and irrigation activity locations.
Aquaculture
The Nigerian market demand for freshwater fish continues to be good. The country
remains a large fish consumer and imports about half of what it consumes. This is an
opportunity for competitive smallholder fish producers and entrepreneurs in related
aquaculture activities (e.g., fish drying and smoking, production of quality fish feed) to
increase their income. MARKETS II assists 6,285 networked fish farmers, including
those in Niger Delta in collaboration with PIND, to improve production and processing
methods, increase yields, and lower production costs through (1) continued technical and
commercial business training and support on catfish and the recently introduced all-male
tilapia activity; (2) promoting fish farming to potential additional farmers in project
states; (3) promoting and assisting small-scale off-takers to improve processing and
storage methods; (4) supporting input suppliers to increase the quality and quantity of
brood stock and fingerlings; and (5) improving the affordability and use of quality fish
feed. MARKETS II also supports fish farmers indirectly by collaborating with the Kano
Institute of Fisheries and the African Community Bridge Foundation’s training project in
Benue. With these organizations, we incorporate our NAEC into their training curricula
and provide training of trainers in its application. MARKETS II will explore
collaborative opportunities with similar organizations during Year 4.
A chief concern among farmers remains proper fish nutrition versus the quality and cost
of fish feed, as imported fish feed can account for between 60-70 percent of costs.
MARKETS II supports the soybean and maize value chains to supply raw materials to
several local fish feed manufacturers, however fishmeal is a key ingredient as a protein
source, and still must be imported. Budget permitting, during the work plan period we
will examine and test locally produced commercial alternatives for imported high-protein
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fishmeal.
Maize
MARKETS II entered the maize value chain to secure additional local raw materials for
Nigerian fish feed manufacturers. Maize is the main source of energy in locally
manufactured commercial fish and poultry feed, a key ingredient of floating fish feed,
and an important component of family meals for many households. It is, however, grown
inefficiently in Nigeria with the national average yielding only 1.31 MT per hectare.
Through our maize training utilizing our PoP, field demonstrations, and assistance in
sourcing agricultural inputs, MARKETS II has increased yields to 3.91 MT per hectare
among our 20,000 smallholder maize producers. In addition to supporting maize growers
to produce for off-takers, MARKETS II is also (1) facilitating arrangements and
providing technical advice to our selected maize producers growing seed for seed
companies; (2) testing the UDP technology for maize production — the results have been
good and we will promote this methodology to our smallholder farmer groups in the
coming period; (3) promoting crop rotation with soybeans; (4) demonstrating the use of
appropriately scaled mechanized agricultural equipment; (5) providing training in proper
pesticide use for sprayer teams of adults and youths; (6) providing nutrition, new product,
and small business (MEF and NAEC) training to micro- and small-scale maize processors
and farm households; and (7) providing orientation and information on the use of maize
and maize-other ingredient combinations for family meals.
We will continue to disseminate Good Agricultural Practices to an increased number of
smallholder farmers to improve their income and resiliency. During 2014-2015
MARKETS II initiated dry-season maize production with 1,986 farmers. Based on the
results, farmer demand, and suitable markets, the project will support 6,000 maize
farmers in the 2015-2016 dry season in addition to the ongoing wet-season maize
activities.
Soybeans
MARKETS II works in the soybean value chain, as a sub-value chain to aquaculture,
using the same fish feed rationale as maize. As protein is critical for fish feed, soy cake
provides a main source of protein in local commercial fish and poultry feed. Soy also is
an important component of family meals for many households. Like maize, the demand
for soy presents both an opportunity and a challenge, as soy is grown inefficiently in
Nigeria. National yields are very low, averaging 0.6 per hectare. Domestic soybean
production in Nigeria is estimated to be 500,000 tons per year, lagging behind the rapid
growth in soybean meal demand by the aquaculture and poultry sectors. In addition to
project support to soybean growers in improved production methods and inputs use,
MARKETS II promotes the use of inoculants, pollination services, and improved
harvesting methods to increase yields and decrease input costs. We have successfully
raised the yields among our 19,975 soybean farmers to 1.62 tons per hectare. We also
promote crop rotation with maize and sorghum and, as a component of our youth focus,
provide training on proper pesticide use for new and existing sprayer teams and
individuals. We conduct nutrition, new product, and small business (MEF and NAEC)
training to micro- and small-scale soybean processors, and instruct on the use of soy and
soy-other ingredient combinations for family meals. We facilitate contracts and provide
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technical advice to our selected soybean producers growing seed for seed companies and
demonstrate the use of appropriately scaled mechanized agricultural equipment.
Our efforts to increase the involvement of women and youth, and also increase soybean
yields, include the organization and training of interested soybean farmers and family
members in beekeeping for soybean pollination services and honey production.
Cassava
Nigeria is the largest cassava
producer in the world and local
demand is high. However, national
crop yields are low, averaging 11.18
MT per hectare. Farmers who rely
on low input use and manual labor
show little profit or incur losses.
The use of cassava by larger
processors for the production of
high quality cassava flour (HQCF)
for bakeries, glucose syrup, ethanol,
and starch faces strong competition
from the conversion of cassava into
food products, such as gari and fufu,
by micro- and small-scale processors resulting in high supply prices and low capacity
utilization of larger industrial factories. MARKETS II works with 18,623 smallholder
farmers (with PIND in the Niger Delta and in project target states) to increase farmer
revenues, off-takers’ supplies, and yields. Project farmers average 16.17 MT per hectare.
We also work with farmers to calculate needs and costs for inputs and labor. Additional
activities include testing and promoting cassava-appropriate fertilizer blends; promoting
intercropping with short-cycle, revenue-generating, and soil-enriching crops; providing
nutrition, new product, and small business (MEF and NAEC) training to micro- and
small-scale cassava processors; and instructing on the use of cassava-other ingredient
combinations for family meals. The project was involved, at the request of the former
FMARD minister, in the review of the establishment of a private-public cassava board. If
the new government has a similar request, the project is willing to continue our
involvement. Given cassava’s long cultivation period and the remaining time left in the
project, MARKETS II will continue with its existing groups, but not engage additional
cassava producers.
Cocoa
Nigeria remains one of the four major producers of cocoa with an estimated 1.4 million
people depending on cocoa production for their livelihoods. However, quality, aging
trees, and older farmers remain causes for concern. MARKETS II works with large cocoa
off-takers to increase their cocoa producers’ yields, bean quality, and to qualify them for
international certifications. Project farmers’ yields are 0.59 MT per hectare compared
with the national average (0.4 MT per hectare). We provide training for 27,038 cocoa
producers in: good agricultural practices; proper pesticide use and spraying for spraying
service providers; beekeeping for cocoa pollination and honey production; and
appropriate methods for cocoa drying and harvesting. The project was involved, at the
request of the former FMARD minister, in the review of establishing a private-public
cocoa board. If the new government has a similar request, the project is willing to
Selecting soybeans after winnowing in Kaduna State
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continue its involvement. MARKETS II is collaborating with cocoa value chain
stakeholders and FMARD in the harmonization of our training packages to ensure
attainment of international certification standards.
Rice
Nigeria is a large importer and producer of rice. Rice paddy is cultivated in virtually all
agro-ecological zones of Nigeria and mainly by smallholder farmers during the wet
season. The large domestic demand for rice is both an opportunity and a challenge. Rice
is generally grown very inefficiently due to poor production practices, as reflected in low
average national yield at 1.75 MT per hectare. MARKETS II is working to increase the
volume of locally produced rice by supporting smallholder producers to increase their
yields and incomes during the rainy season and, increasingly, to establish or expand dry-
season production in irrigated zones. Our 59,695 wet-season farmers produce 5.75 MT
per hectare and our 14,997 dry-season farmers produce 6.69 MT per hectare. The project
explores and promotes improved small-farmer technology and farming methods. We
work with the private sector, large-scale millers, state governments, and FMARD on
ways to increase the volume of competitively priced paddy reaching the larger millers.
This is achieved through direct farmer support and leveraging opportunities such as the
former GES platform and the emerging paddy/grain aggregation centers. As in the other
value chains, MARKETS II provides nutrition and small business training (MEF and
NAEC) to micro- and small-scale rice processors. The project also collaborates with seed
companies and select groups of MARKET II farmers to produce improved paddy seed for
commercial sale. As in our other value chain interventions we promote appropriately
scaled mechanized agriculture and environmentally safer production methods such as
UDP, safe pesticide use and disposal, and non-chemical interventions such as using
fishnets to protect paddy fields from bird damage.
Sorghum
Nigeria is one of the world’s major sorghum producers. Sorghum is widely grown in
Northern Nigeria for home consumption, and for sale in the domestic market and export
to other parts of Africa. A key opportunity lies with the potential commercial demand,
which is estimated to be more than 200,000 MT, but requires a specific variety of
sorghum and level of quality. Challenges include poor production practices, yielding on
average 0.8 MT per hectare, and high input costs. MARKETS II provides support to
15,023 sorghum producers to increase yields (reaching 2.18 MT per hectare), decrease
input costs, and facilitate marketing links with Nigerian Breweries’ Aba Malting Plant
and Africa Exchange Holdings, Ltd.’s (AFEX) private sector warehouse receipts
program. We also form relationships with companies interested in incorporating sorghum
in their bread flour mixes such as Honeywell Flour Mills Plc. Based on MARKETS’
success with improved open pollinated sorghum varieties, which are now in commercial
use, MARKETS II’ selected farmers are currently working with Nigerian Breweries to
test grow new varieties of hybrid sorghum seed. The project has tested the UDP
technology for sorghum production and will promote it during the coming wet season.
We also are promoting crop rotation with soybeans. We provide training in proper
pesticide application and use for sprayer teams; provide nutrition, new product, and small
business training (MEF and NAEC) to micro- and small-scale sorghum processors; and
training to use sorghum and sorghum-other ingredient combinations for family feeding.
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D2. Target States
MARKETS II’s efforts rely heavily on support and coordination with state governments.
We meet with the State Commissioners of Agriculture and sign IAs with and work
closely with the state ADPs. In 2012, we selected target states and their associated
production zones based upon a number of criteria including MARKETS II’s targeted
value chains, PIND’s priority states, USAID’s resiliency states, presence of the Federal
Ministry of Agriculture’s SCPZs, multiple target crop presence, the individual state
government’s commitment to developing agriculture and/or infrastructure, the presence
of large numbers of farmers (including youth, women, and vulnerable groups), and
security dynamics.
We frequently review our selection of states, LGAs, and value chain interventions, and
meet with the ADP management staff and state commissioners of agriculture to ensure
efficient use of project resources. MARKETS II has started its rounds of meetings with
the newly installed state commissioners of agriculture to inform them of our past and
planned activities and our level of collaboration. We will complete these meetings in the
next quarter. Expansion of activities in 2015-2016 will continue focusing on existing or
contiguous LGAs rather than in widely dispersed geographic areas.
The maps in Annex B provide MARKETS II’s target and associated production zones
and the value chains addressed in each. Please note the level of effort in the different
states:
Osun, Ogun, and Lagos – sporadic contact and information exchange to fish
farmers from prior MARKETS projects
Other states – intensive multiple value chain activities
D3. Integration of Crosscutting Issues
Youth, gender, and vulnerable groups. Expanding on Year 4’s activities, the work plan in
Section III below details activities designed for youth, women, men, and vulnerable
groups to benefit from project interventions and achieve equitable outcomes. MARKETS
II’s youth strategy promotes agriculture (farming and farm services) as a profitable business through: financial literacy and small business training; MARKETS II’s PoPs,
including technical training and support in farming and farm services; and youth
participation in the targeted value chains. The project has a minimum target of 30 percent
youth participation in all activities. MARKETS II’s Director of Household Economic Strengthening serves as the project’s youth champion.
MARKETS II also addresses the constraints to women’s participation in commercial
agriculture, namely limited access to land, commercial bank finance, extension, and
inputs. The project capitalizes on the opportunities for women’s involvement in non-
farming segments of the value chain. For instance, micro-finance organizations’ loan
products are usually more suited for micro- and small-scale processing and trade; and
women often have easier access to these activities than to profitable farming in our
targeted value chains. MARKETS II partners with women-focused microfinance
organizations and lending institutions that have specialized credit programs for women in
farming, farming services, and processing;. We promote job creation through farm
service provision such as seed sorting, grain cleaning, pollination, bulking, packaging,
micro- and small-scale processing, and marketing.
We also support the inclusion of more female farmers by targeting the enrollment of least
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50 percent of women in out-grower schemes (including lowering our land area
requirement to less than one hectare where necessary), and promoting the involvement of
lead female farmers and processors as role models. Similarly, we partner with the ADP
and our service providers to increase the number of public and private sector female
extension agents, business leaders, and women and youth lead farmers; and the nutrition
and micro- and small-scale processing component of MARKETS II activities relies
heavily on the female-staffed ADP’s Women in Development Unit. MARKETS II’s
Director of Household Economic Strengthening, Program Officer and Program Assistant
oversee gender inclusion across all project activities.
Resilience and nutrition. MARKETS II builds the capacity and assets of poor and
vulnerable households to recover more quickly without using negative coping
mechanisms, such as eating less and selling their limited productive assets (e.g., livestock
and stored grains). These households are most impacted by drought and floods, high food
prices, and other economic shocks. Examples of resilience activities include facilitating
access to agricultural inputs, training on best agricultural practices, promotion of dry-
season irrigated rice production, promotion of farm services as business and employment
opportunities, and livelihood and nutrition training.
Nutrition content and messaging have been integrated into the MARKETS II PoPs given
to all farmers in our value chains. More in-depth nutrition training, through our modified
NEAC materials, is provided to micro- and small-scale processors. Messaging regarding
the Ebola virus and avian influenza has been integrated into our PoPs training and field
days. Other related public health issues will be integrated as needs arise.
Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). IDPs are a special case in our vulnerable targeted
populations. MARKETS II, apart from focusing on long-term agricultural development,
also responds to the more immediate needs of vulnerable groups and provides
opportunities for them to “build back better.” To provide a short-term and longer-term
solution to IDPs’ health and financial well-being, MARKETS II is using its innovative,
cross-cutting training activity that incorporates microenterprise development (MEF) and
best practices in nutrition and hygiene. The MEF curriculum strengthens the business
skills of micro-entrepreneurs so they can run profitable businesses, increases their
income, and ultimately strengthens their communities. The training kits are specially
designed for semi-literate and illiterate audiences. Participants of the training learn how
to approach business opportunities, even in vulnerable situations, with the needs of the
community in mind.
MARKETS will continue exploring collaborations with IDP-focused organizations (e.g.,
the Kano Hisbah Board and the Northeast-based NGO ACF) and other support agencies
(1) to help secure initial capital for the IDP trainees’ entrepreneurial ideas, and (2) to
provide ToT sessions to organizations that would like to use our curriculum.
Climate change and environment. We promote inputs and technologies that mitigate the
negative consequences of climate change. Examples are detailed by value chain in
Section III. Activities include dissemination of drought tolerant crop varieties, water and
soil management best practices, and promotion of UDP and drip irrigation methods
where appropriate. Throughout implementation, we will ensure strict compliance under
the mission’s Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of May 2010. Our technical team
provides training on safe pesticide use and disposal and conducts periodic reviews and
training on waste disposal with processing partners. Our Director of Agriculture
Productivity reviews and updates the Pesticide Evaluation Report and Safer Use Action
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Plan (PERSUAP), reports quarterly on our environmental monitoring and mitigation plan
(EMMP) activities, and ensures adherence to environment review forms (ERF) and the
environmental review checklist (ERC) for all technical activities, including subcontractor
and grantee activities.
D4. Work Plan Process
Learning from prior work plan processes, the fourth year work plan is the result of
planning workshops in Lagos, Kano, and Abuja during July 2015 and follow up reviews
by the project staff. Regional and national partners were invited to one-day stakeholders
meetings prior to the South, North, and Middle Belt regional planning workshops. All
regional MARKETS II staff participated in relevant sessions, while cross-cutting
technical staff, the acting chief of party, and the Director of Agriculture Productivity
participated in all sessions. Workshop objectives were as follows:
Brainstorm and decide which specific partner activities to continue, add, modify,
or eliminate to ensure MARKETS II reaches performance targets
Hold a regional stakeholders meeting to review lessons learned on MARKETS II
to date and obtain feedback from stakeholders and staff on Year 4 activities
Present and review Year 4 activities by each commodity value chain and analyze
proposed activities by timing and resources to ensure an effective implementation
strategy and improved project impact
Develop a draft work plan for further review by the chief of party and project
directors
D5. Critical Assumptions
The successful implementation of MARKETS II’s fourth project year is dependent on the
following critical assumptions:
The new GON administrations at the federal and state levels will put into action
their campaign promises of an increased focus on agriculture and continue to
support the development of “agriculture as a business.” The public and private
sectors will see the agricultural sector as an attractive investment opportunity that
warrants careful assessment.
The ability of Nigeria’s agriculture sector to adapt appropriate technologies and
production systems to climate change will not impede growth in the sector.
MARKETS II continues to adapt successfully to the dynamic security environment in the
regions where we are working. As the project increases its level of implementation and
funding, our visibility, geographic range, and vulnerability will increase. Top concerns
that could pose a serious risk to continued activities and staff safety include kidnappings,
extortion, bombings, and terrorist attacks.
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SECTION II. CROSSCUTTING SUPPORT ACTIVITIES
A. Monitoring and Evaluation
The MARKETS II M&E system provides a means to capture and analyze project
performance data. The primary beneficiaries of the M&E system include project staff and
USAID while secondary beneficiaries include partners, stakeholders, the federal and state
governments of Nigeria, and project targeted beneficiaries.
The MARKETS II M&E system targets data collection concerning activities directly
implemented by MARKETS II and its partners and the impacts of those activities. This
ensures that results reported by the MARKETS II M&E system are factors within the
project’s influence. MARKETS II also will capture secondary impacts through field
visits, special studies, and rapid appraisals where appropriate. Project impact on indirect
beneficiaries is shown by collecting data through the establishment of demonstration
plots in non-intervention zones and copycat studies. These help to measure spillover
effects by establishing how many farmers in the community have copied our technologies
through interaction with, or observation of, our direct beneficiaries.
To provide the comprehensive coverage needed for project progress review,
troubleshooting, and other management tasks, the M&E system tracks two main types of
indicators: impact and performance. Where appropriate, indicators are disaggregated by
sector, geographic location, sex, and gendered type of household. MARKETS II also
tracks disaggregation by youth, where possible, defined as those from 18 to 29years of
age.
A1. Overview and Strategy
MARKETS II is designed to assist USAID in achieving its Assistance Objective 2 (AO2)
of increased rural incomes in assisted areas. USAID/Nigeria’s performance monitoring
plan and results framework for assistance consists of three intermediate results (IRs), (see
Figure 2 MARKETS II Results Framework): increased agricultural productivity,
increased private sector participation in markets (agriculture, energy, and trade), and an
improved agricultural and trade enabling environment at state and federal levels.
MARKETS II focuses on the first two of these IRs, which are expected to lift a
significant number of small-scale producers out of subsistence farming and transform
them into commercial farmers. In addition, we recognize that the success of MARKETS
II — and any development activity in Nigeria — depends on the successful integration of
women and youth into productive employment, especially in rural areas.
Monitoring progress and evaluating results are key management functions in any
performance-based management plan. Performance monitoring is an ongoing process that
allows managers to determine whether a program or activity is making progress toward
its intended results. Performance information plays a critical role in planning and
managing decisions. Evaluation is the periodic assessment of a project’s relevance,
performance, efficiency, and impact — both expected and unexpected — in relation to
stated objectives. Evaluation helps to identify effects that are attributable to the program.
The strength of monitoring and evaluation lies in its ability to provide timely
performance information used to manage for results and improve performance.
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Figure 2 MARKETS II Results Framework
MARKETS II not only collects performance and impact data; it also adds value to raw
data by performing appropriate contextual analysis transforming data into information.
The M&E database system provides a means to capture and analyze data to provide
performance and impact information to staff and stakeholders. Due to the diverse M&E
system beneficiaries, establishing an effective performance measurement system requires
developing an understanding and agreement among a spectrum of project stakeholders.
MARKETS II will employ appropriate database and data techniques to enter, store,
manage, and analyze M&E data.
The results of M&E studies and assessments are used to inform and advise the program
technical staff to revise the implementation strategy to ensure effective and efficient
implementation. Lessons learned and best practices are disseminated to USAID, GON,
and other stakeholders to inform program design and guide implementation of existing
programs.
All M&E assignments and studies are designed in collaboration with technical staff and
are scheduled according to the calendars for respective value chain activities to generate
field lessons and ensure information utilization by technical staff. The MARKETS II
M&E team revises targets annually to be up-to-date with project outreach and evolving
project needs. For example, target revisions include scalability of technologies across
states and value chains; the design of products targeting women; youth-specific
programs; short-term food security measures like dry-season rice production; and UDP
technology.
MARKETS II maintains a flexible, accurate, M&E system that provides additional
impact by capturing results from emerging opportunities such as new partner
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collaborations (e.g., IITA) and program modifier activities (e.g., IDPs, HPAI/avian
influenza).
A2. Key Activities for Year 4
A2a. Capacity building for staff, subcontractors, and ADP staff (e.g., EAs, desk officers, and
M&E point persons) on M&E reporting requirements
Use of various M&E templates
Use of GPS for waypoints tracking and area calculation
Project monitoring
Ability of ADP staff to collect quality data and reporting across value chains
A2b. Conduct FY2015 cropping season cost, yield, and income survey
New extension agents
and M&E staff from
the ADPs and
subcontractor teams
will attend a
MARKETS II two-
day training to
conduct data
collection on
randomly selected
farmers by value
chains and how to
administer the survey
document. We will
conduct practical
demonstrations of
measuring sample plots in the field and weighing the harvest to ensure a uniform
data collection process. ADP staff are expected to be assigned at least five farmers
to survey.
MARKETS II will provide the survey tool for conducting the cost, yield, and
income survey across the value chains; a measuring tape for each enumerator; a
scale for each enumerator to weigh the harvest; and one GPS unit to be used to
determine farm size for each farmer. In consultation with MARKETS II, the
subcontractors will develop an itinerary for completing the cost, yield, and
income survey. While the survey is progressing, the MARKETS II M&E team
and technical team will backstop for compliance and further guidance. Enumerators will conduct preliminary visits to each state for planning and
determining which fields are ready for harvest. They will administer the survey
tool following instructions provided by MARKETS II. Data collected by the extension agents will be entered into databases by the
service providers. Entered data will be collated into workable databases for all value chains under
MARKETS II; data cleaning will be undertaken by the MARKETS II M&E team
to ensure reliable information is used for analysis based on parameters of interest
for USAID reporting.
A farmer in Kaduna State displays healthy white sorghum
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A2c. Monitor project progress
The administrative and technical records of the project are the main sources of M&E
data. Additionally, we consult government records, surveys, and databases; USAID and
other donor reports; NGO reports and records; and the project’s partners (e.g.,
enterprises, producer groups, input providers, and business services providers). The M&E
team provides specific monitoring data spreadsheets and databases to partners and trains
them to maintain these with regular data input. While partners are contributing to the
M&E system of MARKETS II, they also are learning that monitoring and evaluation are
valuable business and management skills.
The information to be provided by MARKETS II partners is jointly determined by the
M&E team, regional managers, and technical specialists. MARKETS II continually
refines its M&E system and approach to balance necessary data collection with critical
technical work. Care was taken to eliminate redundant indicators and those that are not
indicative of project impact or performance. MARKETS II employs user-friendly
software systems for data entry and analysis to ease the burden of data entry and
management. Where applicable, MARKETS II support staff participates in data
collection and entry to relieve technical staff.
The MARKETS II team collects and analyzes performance information regularly to
determine implementation adjustments. The M&E team, in collaboration with MEMS II,
ensures that all project M&E data and information are accessible and convertible into
USAID’s reporting systems. The regional managers and each technical specialist are
responsible for managing primary data collection and entry in his or her technical area.
The M&E Manager is responsible for collating the M&E databases from regional
managers, technical specialists, and partners; updating the M&E system; and performing
analyses. The M&E Director supervises the overall M&E system.
MARKETS II maintains a flexible, accurate, M&E system that shows additional impact
by capturing results from emerging opportunities such as new partner collaborations (e.g.,
IITA) and program modifier activities (e.g., IDPs, HPAI/avian influenza). The M&E
team will develop the data capture tools, monitor, and report the outcomes or outputs of
these emerging activities. The technical team responsible for these activities will be
trained on high-quality data collection best practices. The results will be verified by the
M&E team before reporting to USAID. M&E and the technical teams will explore the
best ways to capture and report program modifier results, especially avian influenza.
A2d. GPS map production
MARKETS II recognizes the importance of geo-referencing data and presenting data
within a geographic context. Consequently, MARKETS II maintains geographic
information in connection with M&E and relevant technical and management data. In
particular, the following highlighted areas are organized into basic geographic databases
to generate thematic maps across MARKETS II project areas:
Update spatial maps of demonstration plots, partners, processors, agro-dealers,
and value chain distribution per state
Update integrated maps of agro-inputs dealers with MARKETS II demo plots
Collaborate with FEWS NET, Fadama III, Federal Ministry of Environment, and
the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to exchange information
and share maps to improve the GIS maps data bank in MARKETS II and those of
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our collaborators
Generate spatial maps for MARKETS II, and collaborating projects/partners
A2e. Ensure quality control of data
The regional managers and technical specialists provide first-hand quality control for the
M&E data elements. Upon completion of the data entry templates, each responsible
MARKETS II staff examines the quantitative data to identify common errors including
any form of inconsistencies, out-of-range values, significant departures from trends, or
other errors. Where a problem is identified, the staff member verifies data against original
sources and cross-verifies from alternate data sources.
The M&E Director is responsible for secondary data quality control, (e.g., post data
entry). Basic data analysis and tabulation identify potential erroneous data, and a spot-
check system verifies data at their sources (e.g., visits to service providers, responsible
ADPs, and producer groups). The M&E team also conducts joint periodic data
verification exercises with USAID and MEMS II staff. When errors are identified, the
M&E Director makes appropriate corrections by consulting the data source, where
possible.
A2f. Conduct income assessment for small-scale processors and irrigation farmers
Review and update the data collection tools (questionnaires) for the small-scale
processors and irrigation farmers
Training field staff for both qualitative and quantitative data collection
Sampling, data collection, analysis, and preparation of assessment reports
A2g. Mid-term evaluation surveys (direct and indirect beneficiaries)
Discuss and disseminate mid-term evaluation survey results; provide suggestions
for program adjustments, if needed.
A2h. Final project evaluation surveys (direct and indirect beneficiaries)
Preparation for final project evaluation surveys
Use lessons learned during the mid-term evaluation survey preparation to revise
the data collection tool (questionnaires) for the final evaluation surveys
Design the final evaluation survey methodology including sampling techniques
Train field staff in qualitative and quantitative data collection
Sampling, data collection, analysis, and preparation of final evaluation report
A2i. Indirect beneficiary data capture
Monitor, validate, and report all farmers trained during the non-intervention
demonstration activities
Results from the copycat survey will be extrapolated to show the impact of the
project beyond direct beneficiaries.
A2j. Data Quality Assessment activity
Train MARKETS II technical staff, M&E team, subcontractors, and ADP staff on
data quality assessment methodologies and techniques, identification of data
quality issues, and ways of limiting data errors
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Review internal data processes, sources, and records. Review service provider
data processes, sources and records; carry out selected site visit to validate service
providers
Conduct, with USAID and MEMS, DQA on FTF indicators to validate findings
reported to USAID
A3. Targets for FY2016
Table 2 MARKETS II FY2016 Targets
Indicator / Disaggregation Oct 1, 2015- Sept 30, 2016
Custom: Annual expenditures on purchase or upgrading of assets (US$) N/A
Custom: Level of household hunger in the hungry season (%) N/A
4.5(2): Number of jobs (FTE) attributed to FTF implementation lasting more than four weeks
4,000
4.5(16): Gross margin per unit of land($/ha)2
Cassava 665
Cocoa 499
Fish (Aquaculture) 31850
Maize - rainfed 1250
Maize – irrigated 2600
Rice- Irrigated 1575
Rice- rain-fed 1350
Soybean 420
Sorghum 410
4.5.2(2): Number of hectares under improved technologies or management practices as a result of USG assistance
229,800
4.5.2(5): Number of farmers and others who have applied new technologies or management practices as a result of USG assistance
193,000
4.5.2(7): Number of individuals who have received USG supported short-term agricultural sector productivity or food security training
206,250
4.5.2(39): Number of technologies or management practices in one of the following phases of development as a result of USG assistance
0
Phase of development
Phase 1: Under research 0
Phase 2: Under field testing 0
Phase 3: Made available for transfer 0
4.5.2(11): Number of food security private enterprises (for profit), producers organizations, water users associations, women's groups, trade and business associations, and community-based organizations (CBOs) receiving USG assistance
15,398
4.5.2(27) Number of members of producer organizations and community based organizations receiving USG assistance
200,000
4.5.2 (42) Number of private enterprises, producers organizations, water users associations, women’s groups, trade and business associations and CBOs that applied new technologies or management practices as a result of USG assistance
15,398
4.5.2(12): Number of public-private partnerships formed as a result of FTF assistance
35
4.5.2(38): Value of new private sector investment in the agriculture sector or food chain leveraged by FTF implementation3 ($)
5,500,000
4.5.2(13): Number of rural households benefiting directly from USG interventions 400,000
4.5.2(14): Number of vulnerable households benefiting directly from USG assistance 21,500
4.5.2(23): Value of incremental sales (collected at farm-level) attributed to FTF implementation ($)
169,345,363
Aquaculture 26,784,974
Cassava 9,676,940
Cocoa 15,439,374
Maize 23,599,479
2 This target is for FY2014 cropping season except irrigated rice (FY2015 cropping season) 3 This indicator only forecasts loans to micro- and small-scale processors and others in the targeted value chains and primarily from microfinance
banks and organizations.
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Rice (rain-fed) 3,000,000
Rice (Irrigated) 60,091,164
Soybean 17,928,447
Sorghum 7,025,318
4.5.2(29): Value of Agricultural and Rural Loans ($) 60,000,0004
4.5.2(37): Number of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), including farmers, receiving business development services from USG assisted sources
400,000
4.5.2(30): Number of MSMEs, including farmers, receiving USG assistance to access loans
200,000
Custom: Score, in percent, of combined key areas of organization capacity amongst USG direct and indirect local implementing partners
0.852
Custom: Number of individuals who benefitted from USG assistance 2,440,000
Custom: Number of new jobs created in the value chain (includes jobs lasting less than 4 weeks)
65,000
GNDR (2): Proportion of female participants in USG-assisted programs designed to increase access to productive economic resources (assets, credit, income or employment)
0.5
GNDR (3): Proportion of females who report increased self-efficacy at the conclusion of USG supported training/programming
N/A
GNDR (4): Proportion of target population reporting increased agreement with the concept that males and females should have equal access to social, economic, and political opportunities
N/A
Custom: Public funds leveraged for agriculture and rural development ($) 8,500,000
Custom: Value of incremental sales (processor and agro-input level) attributed to FTF implementation ($)
41,000,000
Custom: Number of beneficiaries under the Grants and Subcontracts Fund 30
Custom: Amount of funds disbursed ($) 2,000,000
Custom: Number of sites reporting proper waste disposal practices 55
Custom: Number of farmers trained on CPP safe use practices 80,000
Custom: Number of farmers applying CPP safe use practices 60,000
Custom: Increase in productivity (yields) of value chain commodities (Ton/ha)13
Cassava 21.84
Cocoa 0.65
Fish (Aquaculture) 20.00
Maize – rainfed 4.00
Maize - irrigated 5.20
Rice- Irrigated 6.65
Rice- rain-fed 5.45
Soybean 2.00
Sorghum 2.35
FTF 3.1.9-1: Number of people trained in child health and nutrition through USG-supported programs (S)
50,000
Please see Annex A for complete work plan Gantt charts.
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B. Project Management and Administration
B1. Overview and Strategy
Staffing
Figure 3 shows our current organizational and staffing structure. The team is overseen by
a chief of party who directly manages a deputy chief of party and six directors leading
teams in agricultural productivity; business (and organizational capacity) development;
agricultural finance; external relations; M&E; youth, gender, livelihoods, and nutrition.
The deputy chief of party oversees all program operations, communications, and security.
The deputy chief of party is supported by a finance and administration manager who
directly manages the finance, human resources, operations, and the grants and
subcontracts units. Regional project activities are managed by qualified personnel in
offices in Abuja, Kano, Lagos, Warri, and Enugu.
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Figure 3 MARKETS II Organizational Chart
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Operations and Support
MARKETS II’s Operations and Support unit continues to provide efficient, high-quality
support to the technical units for implementation of MARKETS II field activities.
Responsibilities of this unit in support of technical implementation include provision and
management of information technology infrastructure, procurement of technical and
communications materials, logistics coordination for trainings and workshops, staff
resourcing and performance management, and review and monitoring of all activities to
ensure compliance with USAID regulations. The Operations and Support unit also houses
the accounts team, which has responsibility for the review and management of all field
office expenditures and financial resources. In addition, this unit is responsible for
ensuring that appropriate security is in place to allow MARKETS II to achieve its goals in
an uncertain environment.
MARKETS II has well-established systems and procedures in place to manage all
operational aspects of project implementation. During the next year, the focus of the unit
will be on supporting the technical staff to plan and prioritize use of project resources for
the remaining life of the project. In addition, by the end of this year, the unit will have
begun its thorough review of project records and inventory in preparation for project
close-out.
Security
Given the ongoing security incidents within Nigeria, the MARKETS II project continues
to prioritize staff safety in project offices and during field travel. Chemonics’ home office
regional security advisors will continue to work closely with MARKETS II and SACE’s
local security coordinator for Nigeria, the chiefs of party, the deputy chief of party, the
operations directors, and the home office Project Management Units (PMUs) to
implement recommendations. The security coordinator will divide time between
MARKETS II and SACE, Chemonics’ other USAID project in-country, to coordinate
security efforts.
Information Technology
In order to facilitate efficient operations in project communication among staff,
subcontractors, and other stakeholders, MARKETS II information technology (IT) unit
continues to implement best practices in this regard (e.g. data management, security, and
storage). The IT Specialist coordinates the IT requirements and infrastructure for the
Abuja and regional offices, making recommendations to implement improvements. The IT
Specialist will also provide technical expertise and surge support for Chemonics’ other
USAID projects in-country at start-up and as needed.
B2. Key Activities for Year 4
Staffing
The director of monitoring and evaluation and the communications manager will
phase out in April 2016. The current monitoring and evaluation manager will
assume the role and will continue to work closely with the current director to
prepare for the phase out. During the first quarter of FY16, we will recruit for a
new communications manager to start December 2015. The present
communications manager will take on a communications advisor role between
December 2015 and April 2016. She will support the new manager to develop
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relationships across all staff and stakeholders, as appropriate. She will also support
the new manager to lead the FYQ1 quarterly report process in January 2016,
ongoing bi-monthlies, and other communication’s materials, as needed.
We expect to see a significant increase in the volume of work managed by the GSF
unit due to the number of grants to be awarded in the first quarter, as well as
preparations for the evaluation and award of an estimated 25 subcontracts prior to
the start of the 2016-17 season. We will monitor the workload of this unit closely
and will make minor adjustments to the team structure and/or recruit additional
temporary or surge support staff as needed to ensure the team is properly
resourced.
By November 2016, MARKETS II management will develop a staff phase out and
demobilization plan for the final six months of the project.
Operations and Support
Procure technical materials for in-kind grants
Coordinate vendors and logistics for trainings, workshops, and other technical
activities
Develop demobilization plan eight months in advance of closeout
Conduct monthly forecast and financial analysis to closely monitor program
expenditures and ensure efficient use of remaining project funds
Conduct quarterly financial reviews of regional offices
Complete quarterly inspections of project inventory
Review project personnel, financial, and procurement records in preparation for
project closeout. Home office compliance manager to conduct two reviews—
annual compliance and closeout reviews—in 2016.
Renew security providers’ contract agreements for Kano, Lagos, and Abuja offices
Renew project office lease agreements for Kano, Lagos, and Abuja offices
Conduct routine assessment of project vehicles
Renew internet service providers’ contract agreements for Kano, Lagos and Abuja
offices
Conduct yearly IT audit and system maintenance on project IT infrastructure
Classify and organize project electronic data/documents in preparation for close-
out.
C. Grants and Subcontracts Fund
C1. Overview and Strategy
MARKETS II has a $10-million Grants and Subcontracts Fund (GSF) for grants,
subcontracts, and special activities with local and international organizations that are used
to leverage project activities, deliver support, and expand opportunities for value chain
investment. The GSF has a dual impact, both supporting MARKETS II in achieving
change in target areas and in building the institutional capacity of grantees and local
subcontractors to carry on this work in the future. Competitively selected local
subcontractors, under the guidance of MARKETS II staff, work in target value chains.
They identify and organize farmers and train lead farmers and extension staff in the local
community for high impact and maximum reach in the state. This fund is purposely
structured to guarantee maximum impact for local partners and other Nigerian firms
seeking to leverage resources with private or international firms, and provide assistance to
smaller organizations seeking to enhance MARKETS II objectives. To date, MARKETS
II issued over 100 sub-contracts to provide technical assistance to partners and farmer
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groups and to promote clients’ efforts and new initiatives within the project’s target value
chains.
Of the $10 million fund, $700,000 is currently dedicated to grants to promote effective
applications (e.g. ideas, processes, equipment, training designs,) that can be introduced
into the commodity value chain to enhance productivity, increase efficiency, improve a
process, or lead to some practical benefit to producers or to agri-businesses. All grant
activities will respond to the objectives and key results areas of the project and will be
linked to the project’s results framework. Activities will benefit target areas prioritized by
USAID and the GON including women, youth, and vulnerable groups. A variety of grant
mechanisms will be awarded in combination with technical assistance, training, and other
activities in response to local needs in support of the work plan.
C2. Key Activities for Year 4
The GSF unit will work closely with the technical team to plan and implement Year 4
grant and subcontract activities. For subcontracts, funding will be prioritized in those
activities that meet our objectives through sustainable impact based on prior years’ results
and present needs. In addition to the targeted award of subcontracts, the GSF unit will
support the evaluation, award, and administrative oversight of performance-based grants
to MARKETS II farmer groups. These grants will build farmer groups’ organizational
capacity and introduce them to technologies to improve efficiency and generate revenue.
The GSF unit will also review applications for grants to business development
organizations, research organizations, and other groups that further MARKETS II
objectives.
Key activities include:
Final budget negotiation and award of grants under APS 4 and APS 5
Issue RFPs, conduct technical evaluation committees, and award subcontracts for
the 2016/17 agricultural season
Manage the following active local subcontracts in collaboration with the technical
and M&E teams:
o Subk-017: Time & Materials subk
o Subk-052: Training of 4,500 cassava out-growers in Oyo, Ondo & Edo
State
o Subk-066: Training of 3,000 cassava out-growers in FCT
o Subk-078: Training of 7,500 cocoa out-growers in Cross River
o Subk-079: Training of 5,000 soybean out-growers in Makarfi and Ikara,
Kaduna
o Subk-080: Training of 5,000 soybean out-growers in Chikun, Giwa and
Kajuru, Kaduna
o Subk-081: Training of 3,000 rice out-growers in Cross River State
o Subk-082: Training of 3,000 rice out-growers in Nasarawa State
o Subk-083: Training of 3,750 rice out-growers in Benue State (i)
o Subk-084: Training of 3,750 rice out-growers in Benue State (ii)
o Subk-085: Training of 3,000 soybean out-growers in Tarka, Gboko and
Buruku, Benue State (i)
o Subk-086: Training of 3,000 soybean out-growers in Konshisha, Gwer west
and Gwer east, Benue state (ii)
o Subk-087: Training of 4,500 rice out-growers in Niger State- Subk-053:
Training 4,500 cocoa out-growers in Cross River
o Subk-088: Training of 3,500 soybean out-growers in Niger State
o Subk-089: Training of 3,500 rice out-growers in Patigi, Kwara State (i)
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o Subk-090: Training of 3,000 rice out-growers in Edu and Ilorin South
Kwara State (ii)
o Subk-092: Training of 3,500 rice out-growers in Ebonyi State (i)
o Subk-093: Training of 3,500 rice out-growers in Ebonyi State (ii)
o Subk-094: Training of 4,500 rice out-growers in Anambra State
o Subk-095: Training of 7,500 cocoa out-growers in Ondo State
o Subk-096: Training of 6,000 cocoa out-growers in Oyo State
o Subk-097: Training of 6,000 cocoa out-growers in Ondo State
o Subk-098: Training of 5,000 wet maize out-growers in Makarfi and Kubau,
Kaduna State
o Subk-099: Training of 5,000 wet maize out-growers in Kajuru and Chikun,
Kaduna State
o Subk-100: Training of 5,000 wet maize out-growers in Lere and Igabi,
Kaduna State
o Subk-101: Training of 3,000 wet maize out-growers in Cross River State
o Subk-102: Training of 4,000 rice out-growers in Taraba State
o Subk-103: Training of 3300 fish out-growers in Oyo, Ondo & Kwara States
o Subk-105: Training of 2,500 fish out-growers in Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano and
Sokoto State
o Subk-106: Training of 2,500 cassava out-growers in Oyo and Ondo State
o Subk-107: Training 1,800 farmers on bee keeping maize in Kaduna, Niger,
Benue, Ondo, and Cross River.
o Subk-108: Training of 1,000 fish farmers in Edo and Delta States
C3. Grants and Subcontracts Fund FY2015/16 Targets
Table 3 Grants and Subcontracts Fund FY2015/16 Targets
Indicator
Target
Number of grants/subcontract beneficiaries 35
Amount of grants and subcontract funds awarded $3,108,239
D. Effective Communication
D1. Overview and Strategy
The Communications Unit of MARKETS II is designed to showcase and share the
achievements of the program with relevant stakeholders including USAID and GON
(Federal and state). During this period, the Communication Unit will focus more on
highlighting impact stories across the value chains and other interventions. The program
shows its achievements and impacts through communication materials detailed below in
Section D3 generated through quarterly field visits and leads provided by technical staff,
M&E staff, and service providers. Communication materials on model groups will be
shared with others for inspiration.
D2. Year 3 Key Achievements
Bi-monthly Highlights. The Communications Unit prepared and shared project highlights
every two weeks.
Quarterly Reports. A program report was compiled and shared with the mission and
project staff at the end of every quarter. The external relations unit created a summary
version of the quarterly report and shared it with FMARD.
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Success stories. The unit submitted two success stories to accompany each quarterly
report. Three stories were targeted per quarter to have additional content for the bimonthly
highlights. The mission requested we write a UN I Am (Wo)man campaign empowerment
article, “A Better Life.” We selected a female aquaculture farmer in Lagos, which was
published and the link shared with the project and home office.
(http://www.empowerwomen.org/en/multimedia-center/iamwoman/2015/05/25/17/47/a-
better-life)
Video clips. The unit was not able to start this activity. This will be a target for the fourth
year, budget permitting.
Quarterly field trips. The unit conducted a trip to the north to collect stories on our
grantees. We took advantage of attending the Avian Influenza training in Ibadan to also
talk to cocoa and aquaculture farmers. Considering the high volume of ongoing reports
prepared in the unit, it is a challenge for the communications manager to conduct quarterly
field trips. However, we consistently receive input from technical staff, consultants, and
photographers. A photographer was sent out to document post-harvest activities in nine
states across the three regions in November and early December. He presented quality
photos that were used in our reports and the Mid-term Update brochure. The unit also
recruited four new photographers as short-term consultants. Their photography skills were
tested in the field during in-season training (August and September 2015) to determine
who will continue working with the project.
Mid-term Update brochure. MARKETS II prepared an 8-page brochure highlighting mid-
term achievements, which was approved by the mission. Five hundred copies were printed
and disseminated. An online version, which had additional pictures, and a one-pager
version were also approved by the mission.
Project handouts. The unit envisioned five handouts for general MARKETS II activities,
finance and credit, technology, state government ADP, and vulnerable groups. However,
only a general project one-pager was completed and approved by the mission.
D3. Key Activities for Year 4
Project progress reporting
Bi-monthly highlights. Project progress highlights of significant activities provided every
two weeks to USAID, PIND, MARKETS II staff, and the PMU. Quarterly Reports.
Contract deliverable detailing quarterly planned versus actual activities and results
submitted to USAID, PIND, MARKETS II staff, and the PMU. Quarter 2’s report
provides semi-annual detailed information and Quarter 4’s report reflects on activities and
achievements over the prior year.
Quarterly Summary Highlights. Based on quarterly reports, and working with the External
Relations Department, we will produce a summary of key activities and achievements to
disseminate to with partners, including the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural
Development, state ADPs, and staff.
Success stories
Success stories. We will include success stories in the various communication materials,
and at least two in each quarterly report. The Communications Unit relies on the technical
team, service providers, and M&E to identify potential success stories and will track these
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opportunities for follow up.
Video clips. The unit will explore using video clips (budget permitting) to (1) showcase
project success and impact and (2) as a training mechanism for beyond LOP sustainability.
Clips will be shared with USAID, the PMU, and can be used for social media
Quarterly field trips
The unit will carry out quarterly field trips to the three regions for communication
materials content.
Online content
Although MARKETS II will not maintain a project website, we will provide content to
USAID, such as information graphics, success stories, papers, high-level events, and high
resolution photos, to upload to their website and social media outlets.
Articles and publications
In addition to success stories, MARKETS II will explore options to develop articles for
USAID’s various outlets such as Transforming Lives and Frontlines.
Public health information
Public health issues will be integrated into our PoPs training and field days, as needed.
Final report and closeout event preparation
In close consultation with USAID and MARKETS II senior management, the
communications team will begin preparations in October/November 2016 for the final
report and closeout event. The report will showcase MARKTS II’s work and lessons
learned and the event will provide venue for networking, and dialogue on agriculture
development/business, shared experiences, and lessons learned that will help ensure
project‘s impact is continued into the future.
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SECTION III. WORK PLAN
This section describes in detail the planned activities from October 1, 2015 through
September 30, 2016. Section A discusses the value chain activities by commodity and
across key technical component areas. Section B covers broader, cross-cutting value chain
support activities.
A. Year 4 Project Implementation: Value Chain Activities
In this section, MARKETS II presents its value
chain activities by commodity and across the
following technical component areas as stated
in our contract line item numbers (CLINs):
Producer capacity building and association
development
Agricultural inputs
Technology generation and deployment
Water and soil management
Access to finance
Grants and subcontracts
Program modifier activities
We added “agricultural production” and
“government and external relations”
components to highlight our out-grower
activities and collaboration with government
counterparts. We incorporated technology
upscaling under “technology generation and
deployment.” Each value chain section begins
with an overview of our overall strategy,
followed by a list of key activities per technical
component area. We highlight some of our
private, public, and non-governmental partners
along with the focal state and local government
areas for each commodity. Also, we identify collaboration opportunities on specific value
chain activities. Each section concludes with the value chain’s key M&E targets. We
include Gantt charts for each value chain and value chain support activity in Annex A.
Gantt charts for agricultural inputs and irrigation are also provided in Annex A.
A1. Aquaculture
Introduction/Activity Overview
Similar to Year 3, the proposed fourth year work plan is designed to inform and build the
capacity of fish farmers, their associations, fish processors, and feed manufacturers with
respect to technologies, input supply, post-harvest handling and processing, and
marketing. MARKETS II will increase the number of fish farmers assisted by expanding
interventions in its targeted states. MARKETS II works in collaboration with state ADPs,
Federal Department of Fisheries, fishery research institutes, and fish feed manufacturers in
the Southwest, Middle Belt, North, and Niger Delta states. We continue to work closely
with PIND in the Niger Delta in Delta State, in scaling up demonstration ponds to Ondo,
Edo, and Cross River states, and in fish hatchery management and fish processing.
Alhaji Jubril, a networked farmer in Niger state, holding a bunch of rice after panicle harvesting
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In the North, MARKETS II will continue to work with existing farmers in Kano, Kaduna,
Jigawa, and Sokoto states in collaboration with Kano Fisheries Institute, Grand Cereals
Ltd, and the ADPs in these states.
To broaden producer marketing opportunities, MARKETS II has expanded beyond the
monoculture of catfish to support diversification with tilapia where appropriate. Given the
high cost of imported feed, we assist in the reduction of input costs by continuing to
support the local fish feed industry through increasing the agricultural productivity of
maize and soybean farmers and linking them with fish feed producers. We also work with
research institutes and feed manufacturers to develop locally produced alternatives to
imported fishmeal.
Key Activities for Year 4
Aquaculture Production
Train farmers on basic aquaculture production techniques and farm management
practices for existing and new association partners in the Niger Delta, Kano,
Kaduna, Jigawa, and Sokoto using Aquaculture PoP
Provide technical assistance on brood stock development and hatchery
management
Provide PoPs, demonstration pond manuals, and aquaculture buyers’ guides to
association partners
Provide technical assistance on production and marketing of the all-male
(monosex) tilapia to interested partners
Conduct training of trainers on improved fish handling and transportation practices
for fry, fingerlings, and brood stock
Scale up demonstration pond activities in the Niger Delta
Conduct training on improved fingerling production and hatchery management
techniques for selected farmers
o Partner with input providers to supply aquaculture starter kits for potential
youth and women fish farmers
Producer Capacity Building and Association Development
Conduct organizational capacity assessments of new fish farmer associations
(FFAs) and market and production opportunities in, Edo, Ondo, Cross River,
Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna, and Sokoto states
Build the capacity of ADPs in extension service delivery for fish farmers
Provide group dynamics and leadership trainings for new fish farmers
Introduce NAEC aquaculture business training through lead trainers for new fish
farmers
Conduct trainings through service providers on basic aquaculture production
techniques and farm management practice for new association partners using
aquaculture POP
Conduct training on post-harvest processing techniques (e.g. smoking, drying,
packaging, cold chain use) to maintain quality and prolong the shelf life of
processed catfish and farmed tilapia
Conduct training (ToT) on improved fish handling and transportation practices for
fry, fingerlings, brooder for association partners
Hold periodic meetings to review value chain activities with farmer group leaders,
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processors, and ADPs to build trust through regular communication between
producers and processors
Coordinate with other projects in capacity building for fish farmer groups
Create linkages and exchange visits between women’s groups
Provide NAEC aquaculture business training for selected youth
Aquaculture Inputs
Increase the availability of viable fish seed through support in brood stock
development and hatchery management
Intensify brood stock development program for production of viable fingerlings in
collaboration with research institutes and aquaculture stakeholders
Collaborate with the Federal Department of Fisheries to analyze existing smoking
equipment and provide smoking kiln cabinets to farmers
o Collaborate with NIFRI, the ATA team, and local fabricators to analyze
existing smoking equipment and provide smoking kiln cabinets to farmers.
Collaborate with the West African Agricultural Productivity Program (WAAPP,
Abuja) on its aquaculture input supply program for fish farmers.
Technology Generation, Deployment and Upscaling
Provide technical assistance on brood stock development and hatchery
management, including the all-male (monosex) culture of tilapia to interested
partners
Demonstrate motorcycle-powered water pumps for filling and emptying ponds
Demonstrate improved post-harvest processing techniques (e.g. handling, smoking,
filleting, and packaging of smoked catfish)
Support research and industrial development of local production of alternatives to
imported fishmeal and other fish feed ingredients.
Demonstrate improved insulated boxes for fish handling and preservation of
farmed fish products (catfish/tilapia)
Water and Soil Management
Demonstrate the use of water quality testing kits in collaboration with NIFFR
Demonstrate the use of motorcycle-mounted water pump for the filling and
evacuation of water in fish ponds
Training on water quality management, fish health, and disease control for fish
farmers in the Niger Delta, Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, and Sokoto
Access to Finance
Support financial institution partners (MFBs, commercial banks) in the
development of loan products for aquaculture farmers
Training for potential borrowers and facilitate linkage and access to loans for fish
farmers and market actors
Encourage the culture of taking insurance on ponds among fish farmers through
awareness creation during training and extension activities
Encourage internal mobilization of funds through awareness creation on benefits
of savings and credit activities among group members
Follow up with Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO)/LARDI and financial
institution partners for loan disbursement; develop similar packages with DEC and
Fortis microfinance organizations
Government and External Relations
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Build the capacity of ADPs in extension service delivery for fish farmers
Enhance the participation and capacity building of the Women-In-Agriculture
(WIA) component of the state ADPs in extension service delivery to support
female and youth fish farmers
Collaborate with the Federal Ministry Department of Fisheries on the education of
fish processors to enhance production of quality smoked fish products
Collaborate with FMARD ATA Aquaculture value chain team
Conduct exchange visits between associations for knowledge sharing
Grants and Subcontracts
Provide guidance, technical support, and training to improve the capacity of
grantees on financial management, record keeping, and small-scale business
development
Anticipated Challenges
No off-takers
Value Chain Partners and Collaboration
Table 4 Aquaculture Value Chain Partners
Input Suppliers
Federal Government
State Government
Research Institutions
Financial Service
Providers
Aquaculture
Agro-processors: Skretting Nigeria Ltd, Durante Fish Ind. Ltd, GCL, Ideal Feed, Feed Tech Producers: SOKOTO (4 LGAs), *Sokoto North, *Sokoto South, *Kware, *Tambuwal 500
Durante Fish Ind. Ltd Skretting GCL, FeedTech, Ideal Feed Multifeed Topfeed
ATA/ Aqua VC team FDF/SASN NPFS
Sokoto ADP MAH&F
NIFFR NIOMR NSPRI
BoA BoI FBN UBN Ecobank Sterling Stanbic IBTC Unity
LAPO
Agro-processors: Skretting Nig. Ltd, Durante, GCL, Ideal Feed, Feed Tech Producers: KADUNA (8+), Kaduna south, Kaduna North, Zaria, Kafanchan 500, Sabongari, Igabi, Chukun
Durante Fish Ind Ltd Skretting Nig Ltd
GCL, FeedTech, Ideal Feed
ATA/ Aqua VC team
FDF/SASN NPFS
Kaduna ADP
NIFFR NIOMR NSPRI
LAPO Bowman MFBs.
Agro-processors: Skretting Nig Ltd, GCL(Vital feed), Durante, Ideal Feed, Feed Tech Producers: Kano, Rano, D/kudu, Kumbotso, Tarauni, G/Malam, Kura 1000
Durante Fish Ind Ltd Skretting GCL, FeedTech, Ideal Feed
ATA/ Aqua VC team FDF/SASN NPFS
Kano Fisheries
Institute,
KNARDA,
MOANR
NIFFR NIOMR NSPRI
Agro-processors: Skretting Nig Ltd, Durante, GCL, Ideal Feed, Feed Tech Producers: ONDO (7+), Akure South, Akure North, Okitipupa, Ondo West, Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo and Owo
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Skretting Nig Ltd, Durante
GCL, FeedTech, Ideal Feed
ATA Aquac VC team FDF/SASN NPFS
Ondo ADP NIFFR NIOMR NSPRI
Agro-processors: Durante, Skretting, Durante, GCL, Ideal Feed, Top Feed ; Timmod Investment, Frijay Consult Producers: DELTA (5+), *Uvwie, *Ughelli, Oshimili South & Ndokwa West
Durante Fish Ind Ltd, Skretting GCL, FeedTech, Ideal Feed Timmod Frijay
ATA/ Aquac VC team FDF/SASN NPFS
Delta ADP NIFFR NIOMR NSPRI
Agro-processors: Durante, Skretting Nig. ltd, Durante, Vital feed (GCL), Ideal Feed, Feed Tech Producers: FCT(1), *Kuje, *Gwagwalada, *AMAC, Kwali,*Abaji,*Bwari
Durante Fish Ind Ltd Skretting
Vital feed, FeedTech, Ideal Feed
ATA/ Aquac VC
team FDF/SASN NPFS
FCT ADP
NIFFR NIOMR NSPRI
Agro-processors: Durante, Skretting, Durante, Vital feed (GCL), Ideal Feed, Feed Tech, Azemor (Fish processor) Producers: OYO (8+), *Ido, *Lagelu, *Akinyele, Afijio, Iwajowa, Saki West, Oyo West & Ogbomoso South, Egbeda, Eruwa/Ibarapa.
Durante Skretting Nig Ltd, GCL(Vital feed),
FeedTech, Ideal Feed Azemor
ATA/ Aquac VC team
FDF/SASN NPFS
Oyo ADP
NIFFR NIOMR NSPRI
Agro-processors: Durante, Skretting, Vital feed, Ideal Feed, Feed Tech Producers: Jigawa (7+) Kirikassamma, Guri, Hadeija, Malam Madori, Ringim,
B/Kudu, Auyo, Dutse, Karfin-Hausa, Kaugami, S/tankarkar, Ringim 500
Agro-processors: Durante, Skretting Nig. Ltd, GCL, Ideal Feed, Feed Tech Producers: KWARA (8+), *Ilorin West, *Ilorin south, *Offa, Ilorin west, Oyun, Irepodun, Ifelodun , Oke-ero, Lafiaji, Pategi, and Edu
Durante Fish Ind Ltd, Skretting GCL, FeedTech, Ideal Feed
ATA/ Aquac VC team
FDF/SASN NPFS
Kwara ADP
NIFFR NIOMR NSPRI
LAPO Bowman MFBs.
Durante Fish Ind Ltd, Skretting Nig Ltd
GCL (Vital feed), FeedTech,
Ideal Feed
ATA/ Aquac VC
team FDF/SASN NPFS
Jigawa ADP NIFFR NIOMR NSPRI
Agro-processors: Skretting Nig. Ltd (Durante), GCL(Vital feed) , Feed Tech, Premier (Topfeed) Feed Producers: CROSS RIVER (8+), * Ikom, Yakurr, Biase (1), Odukpani, Calabar South, Calabar Municipal, Obudu & Ogoja
Skretting Nig. Ltd, Durante, GCL (Vital feed), Topfeed Ideal Feed
ATA/ Aquac VC
team FDF/SASN NPFS
Cross River ADP
NIFFR NIOMR NSPRI
Agro-processors: Durante Skretting Nig Ltd, Durante, GCL, Ideal Feed, Feed Tech, Nikseg, Topfeed; Timmod Investment, Frijay Consult Producers: Edo State (2+), Oredo & Ikpobaokha
Durante Fish Ind Ltd Skretting Ltd GCL, FeedTech, Ideal Feed
Timmod Frijay
ATA/ Aquac VC
team FDF/SASN NPFS
Edo ADP NIFFR NIOMR NSPRI
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Agro-processors: Skretting, Durante, GCL, Ideal Feed, Feed Tech; Timmod Investment, Frijay Consult
Producers: Bayelsa State (3+), Yenagoa, Sagbama & Kolokuma/Opokuma
Durante Skretting Nig. Ltd GCL(Vital), TopFeed, Ideal Feed Timmod Frijay
ATA/ Aquac VC team FDF/SASN NPFS
Bayelsa ADP NIFFR NIOMR NSPRI
Agro-processors: Durante, Skretting, Durante, Vital (GCL), Ideal Feed, Topfeed, Frijay, Timmod Invest. Consult Producers: Rivers State (3+), Khana, Obio/Akpor, Ogba/Ndoni/Egbema
Skretting Nig Ltd, Durante, GCL, Topfeed Timmod/Frijay
ATA/Aquac.VC FDF/SASN
Rivers ADP
NIOMR IFAD-CBNRM
Note: + = No of farmer groups/State * = LGA of concentration of farmers
Table 5 Aquaculture Value Chain Collaboration Matrix
Activity Name and Description
Location State & LGAs
Potential Collaboration (Donors, NGOs, CBOs)
Aquaculture
1. Technology Generation/ Transfer
a. Fish meal production using low value tilapia for fishfeed
NIOMR (Lagos/ Eti osa LGA)
FAO, IFAD, USAID/Farmer- Farmer, W AAPP.
b. Demonstration of post-harvest processing equipment (e.g. improved insulated fish box smoking kiln cabinet)
NSPRI (Kwara/ Asa LGA) Jigawa, Kano, Sokoto, Kaduna
FAO, IFAD, USAID/Farmer-
Farmer, W AAPP.
C Development of clupeid fish meal inclusion in fish feed prod.
NIFFR(Niger/ Borgu LGA)
FAO/SASN,IFAD, WAAPP
d. 1. Floating cage culture of Tilapia/clarias
2. All-male (monosex) culture of Tilapia
Durante Fish Ind (Oyo/ Ibadan SW LGA) ;
NIOMR (Badore, Lagos, Eti-Osa LGA)
Kano, Sokoto, Kaduna, Jigawa
FAO,IFAD, USAID/Farmer- Farmer, W AAPP
e. Demonstration of motor-cycle mounted water pumping device for for
NIOMR (Lagos/ Eti osa LGA)
FAO/SASN,IFAD
f. Research support on the use
of renewable energy in
aquaculture and hatchery production.
NIFFR (Niger /Borgu LGA
NIOMR (Lagos/Eti osa LGA)
FAO, IFAD,USAID/REEEP
g. Research support to development of insect protein as alternative source of fish meal inclusion in fish feed
NIOMR, NIFFR, FIIRO FAO/IFAD, USAID/MARKETS II; USAID/Farmer-farmer; WAAPP
h. Packaging of water quality test kits
NIFFR (Niger/Borgu LGA) FAO/SASN, IFAD
i. Use of cassava-based diet in floating fish feed production
NIOMR (Lagos/Eti osa LGA) FAO, SASN, IFAD
2. Agriculture Production
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a. Scale up of Demo pond
activities in the Niger Delta
Warri, Delta State, Uvwie LGA, Ondo, Rivers & Bayelsa.
IFAD, CBNRMP – ND PROJECT.
b. Provide technical assistance on brood stock development and management program (Tilapia, Clarias)
NIOMR Lagos State, NIFFR,
New-Bussa, Niger State
FAO, IFAD, W AAPP
c. Capacity building of ADP EAs
in delivery of aquaculture extension service
Kwara, Oyo, Ondo, Cross River, Sokoto , Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Edo, Delta, FCT
FAO,IFAD,NPFS/FADAMA, UNDP
d. NAEC (TOT) aquaculture business training for partners
Nationwide FAO, IFAD, UNDP, USAID/Farmer-Farmer
e. Provision of technical support on improved aquaculture practices
Kwara, Oyo, Ondo, Sokoto, Kano,
State ADPs, State FADAMA
Aquaculture Targets
Table 6 Aquaculture FY2015/16 Targets
Indicator Target
Gross margin per unit of land of selected product (US$/ha) $31,850
Number of hectares under improved technologies or management practices as a result of USG assistance
0
Number of farmers and others who have applied new technologies or management practices as a result of USG assistance
5,972
Number of individuals who have received USG supported short-term agricultural sector productivity or food security training
5,972
Number of food security private enterprises (for profit), producers organizations, water users associations, women's groups, trade and business associations, and community-based organizations (CBOs) receiving USG assistance
80
A2. Maize
Introduction/Activity Overview
In 2014/2015, the project networked 20,000 wet-season maize out-growers in Lere, Igabi,
Soba, Giwa, Kajuru, Chikun, Kubau, and Makarfi LGAs in Kaduna state for our
processing partners (Grand Cereals Ltd, Novum, and Feed Tech Ltd.). These partnerships
contribute to improving agribusiness through commercialization, creating jobs, and
increasing farmers’ income. They also contribute to increased sales of agricultural inputs
(seeds, fertilizers and agro-chemicals), increased level of adoption of improved production
technologies (e.g. use of seeds), appropriate application of fertilizers, and increased post-
harvest threshing and winnowing. Demonstration plots are established in both intervention
and non-intervention areas of Kaduna state to reach more farmers with the maize
improved production techniques.
In 2015/2016, the program will include an additional 5,000 farmers from 2 new LGAs
(Kudan and Kauru). The networked farmers will be a source of high-quality maize grain
for the processors, will benefit from training on improved techniques to increase
productivity, and will enhance their income. The project will also introduce maize-
soybean crop rotation technology.
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In 2014/2015, MARKETS II expanded into dry-season maize production with 2,000
networked farmers in Kaduna (2 LGAs) and Kano (2 LGAs) states. The project conducted
pre-season and in-season trainings on dry-season maize best production practices. Due to
the success with green maize income during dry-season markets and wide acceptance by
farmers, MARKETS II will scale up this program in 2015/2016 to include 4,000 farmers
in Kaduna and Kano states.
Key Activities for Year 4
Agriculture Production:
Development and signing of
Implementation Agreements (IAs)
KADP and KNARDA
Engaging service providers
Development of farmers
associations and group formation
Incorporation of Farm Yard
Manure to improve soil condition
Demonstration on labor-saving
farm equipment to improve
production
Demonstration of UDP on wet- and
dry-season maize
Demonstration of Extra Early
Maize varieties appropriate for dry
season
Training of networked farmers on
improved production and
postharvest practices
Facilitate access to finance for
farmers
Conduct cost, yield and income
survey
Producer Capacity Building and Association Development:
Pre-season trainings (TOTs) for lead farmers on improved wet-season and dry-
season maize best production practices and farm management
Conduct in-season trainings to show case the performance of the technologies
promoted during pre-season TOTs and speed technology dissemination among
maize farmers
Conduct wet-season harvest and post-harvest trainings to lead farmers and their
invitees
Conduct step-down trainings by lead farmers to other enlisted association
members
Set up demonstration plots and technology dissemination among farmers in
intervention LGAs in Kaduna and Kano states
Conduct demonstrations to lead farmers on harvesting and threshing equipment
Select and train networked farmers to serve as maize seed out-growers for seed
companies
Training of contract sprayers
Conduct interactive learning visits for farmer associations
Facilitate access to finance on inputs for maize farmers
Veronica, a networked female farmer, holding an ear of maize during a group harvest in Kaduna State
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Agricultural Inputs:
Training of maize seed out growers for seed companies (Premier, Greenspore
Seeds and SEED CO).
UDP demonstration in maize
Linking farmers to input organizations for quality inputs such as Jubaili, African-
Agro, Golden Fertilizer, Notore fertilizer, Premier Seeds, Greenspore Seeds, and
IAR/ABU Seed Unit.
Technology Generation & Deployment:
Demonstrate simple tillers and maize planters
Demonstrate simple maize threshers
Demonstrate UDP on maize
Demonstration on Extra Early Maize (OPV) varieties.
Demonstrate Quality Protein Maize (QPM) OPVs
Demonstrate use of QPM stalk as animal feed
Water and Soil Management:
Promote water management by educating the farmers on the benefits of water and
soil management practices
Promote incorporation of Farm Yard Manure to improve soil fertility
Promote maize/soybean crop rotation to improve soil fertility
Promote leaving of crop residue as mulch (conservation tillage)
Access to Finance:
Collaborate with financial institutions to facilitate loans for farmers on inputs and
equipment financing
Government and External Relations:
Train extension agents of Kaduna and Kano ADPs in extension service delivery
for wet-season and dry-season maize farmers
Ensure that ADP desk officers are fully conversant with MARKETS II activities in
Kaduna and Kano state and communicate effectively with ADP management
Collaborate with community leaders to enhance women and youth’s access to land
for production
Conduct interactive visits between farmer associations for knowledge sharing
Conduct periodic stakeholders meeting
Grants and Subcontracts
Monitor grants
Gender, Youth, and Vulnerable groups
Educate community leaders that youth and women have better access to farm land
Training of women small-scale maize processors on nutrition
Collaborate with MFI to provide financing for women and youth farmers
Anticipated Challenges
Climate change which affects rainfall pattern in the areas and can lead to reduced
maize yields
Lack of quality maize seed varieties and hybrids
Tracking of non-beneficiary farmers
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Tracking adoption of EEM and QPM OPVs
Technology adoption by non-participating farmers
Availability of USG
Tracking the impact of our activities in non-participating LGAs of the participating
states
Exit Strategies
Improved linkages and understanding between producers, extension services, input
organizations, and processors
Develop a directory of contacts of association lead farmers and processors to
enhance continued buyback
Ensure that ADPs continue to do more methodology and results demonstrations to
inform increased numbers of small-scale farmers
Value Chain Partners and Collaboration
Table 7 Maize Value Chain Partners
Input Suppliers Federal Government
State Government
Research Institutions
Financial Service
Providers
Maize
Agro-processor: Grand Cereals Limited Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: Lere (120), Igabi (140), Soba (140), Giwa
(100), Karua(100)
Agro-processor: Novum Agro Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: Kajuru (90), Kudan(100)
Agro-processor: FeedTech Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: Chikun (90), Makarfi (60), Kubau (60) Dry Season Maize in Kaduna, Kano:Kaduna(60),Kano(60))
Union Bank, Sterling Bank, LAPO, and DEC
IAR Seeds, Da All Green Seeds, Premier Seeds, Greenspore, MaslahaSeed, SEED Project,
Maina Seeds, Manoma Seeds, Notore Seeds, Wacot, Golden, TAK, and Notore Fertilizers
ATA Maize
Value Chain Tech. Group, FMARD, Maize Desk Officer
Kaduna ADP, Kano ADP
IAR/ABU, Zaria
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Table 8 Maize Value Chain Collaboration Matrix
Activity Name and Location Potential Collaboration
Description State & LGAs (Donors, NGOs, CBOs)
Maize
Linking of networked farmers to good source of seeds Link farmers with quality
fertilizers Link farmers with good source of agro-chemicals Mechanization simple farm equipment in soil tillage, planting, weeding, harvesting and Threshing
Kano, Kaduna, Ilorin
Seed Production Unit, IAR/ABU, Zaria, Seed Companies (Premier, Project, Maina, Aslaha, Manoma, Alheri.
NOTORE, GOLDEN and TAK Fertilizers JUBAILI, African Agro-chemical, CANDEL, Syngenta and Local Distributors
NCAM, Ilorin, IAR/ABU Zaria, MOOR Plantation and Local Fabricators.
Maize Targets
Table 9 Maize FY2015/16 Targets
Indicator Target
Gross margin per unit of land of selected product (US$/ha) $1250
Number of hectares under improved technologies or management practices as a result of USG assistance
25,000
Number of farmers and others who have applied new technologies or management practices as a result of USG assistance
25,000
Number of individuals who have received USG supported short-term agricultural sector productivity or food security training
25,000
Number of food security private enterprises (for profit), producers organizations, water users associations, women's groups, trade and business associations, and community-based organizations (CBOs) receiving USG assistance
1160
Table 10 Maize (irrigated) FY2015/16 Targets
Indicator Target
Gross margin per unit of land of selected product (US$/ha) $2,600
Number of hectares under improved technologies or management practices as a result of USG assistance
3,000
Number of farmers and others who have applied new technologies or management practices as a result of USG assistance
6,000
Number of individuals who have received USG supported short-term agricultural sector productivity or food security training
6,000
Number of food security private enterprises (for profit), producers organizations, water users associations, women's groups, trade and business associations, and community-based organizations (CBOs) receiving USG assistance
200
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A3. Soybean
Introduction
In 2015/2016, the project will continue to focus on strengthening the soy sub-value chain as
a critical component of the aquaculture value chain. We will continue to promote the
adoption of improved seed varieties including TGX1444-2E, TGX1448-2E, TGX1904-6E,
TGX1835-10E, TGX1951-3F, and TGX 1987-62F. Rotating soybeans with maize and
sorghum is encouraged to improve soil fertility and striga control. Additionally,
MARKETS II will continue to train on best agricultural practices including close spacing,
drilling methods, soybean inoculum, appropriate fertilizer use (e.g. starter NPK),
PERSUAP methodology compliance, and integrated pest management to increase the
availability of high-quality raw material for fish feed and nutritious food for household
consumption.
We will work with 9,500
farmers and aim to increase
yields to 1.5 MT/ha and 1.8
MT/ha in Benue and Niger
states, respectively. In Kaduna,
we will work with 20,000
farmers to increase yields to 2
MT/ha.
The Mid-belt Regional Office
(MRO), in collaboration with
the HES unit, will provide
beekeeping training for
soybean pollination services and honey production. In Benue and Niger, we will link
farmer groups to our current partner processors including Hule and Sons (25,000 MT
annual capacity) and Seraph Nigeria Ltd (15000 MT annual capacity). MARKETS II will
follow up with Millstone FZE, a new soy mill being established in Niger State. Partners in
Kaduna include fish meal processors Karma Milk Industries (requiring 75,000 MT/annum),
Novum Agriculture Industries (requiring 10,000 MT/annum), FEED TECH Limited, and
Grand Cereals LTD. We will continue to liaise with AgriGuardian and N2 Africa on the
use of Rhizobium inoculum and improved seed varieties will be sourced from IAR, IITA,
WACOT.
In collaboration with the MARKETS II Agricultural Finance Unit, we will link financial
partners to farmer groups and agro-processors to identify opportunities. We will also
continue to increase group capacity through group dynamics trainings for improved
leadership skills.
Furthermore, soy is a valuable source of protein and a nutritious crop for household use and
sales by micro- and small-scale processors. Through women’s groups and IDPs, we will
continue to raise nutrition awareness and provide trainings in soy processing.
Key Activities for Year 4
Agricultural Productivity
Mobilization, sensitize, and train farmers in Benue, Niger, and Kaduna states on
best agronomic practices for improved soybean production using MARKETS II
POP
Organize pre-season, green (in-season) and brown (post-harvest) field days for
A networked farmer winnowing soybeans after harvest, Kaduna State
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farmers enlisted in the soybean out-grower schemes for adoption of best
agronomic practices
Continue to provide training for field staff and farmers on effective use of soybean
inoculum
Promote job creation through services such as crop spraying (youth), beekeeping
and pollination, and processing.
Link MARKETS II networked seed out-growers to Mamora Seeds Nig. Ltd in
partnership with N2Africa in Niger state to produce 400 MT of soybean seed
Establish 51 demonstration plots in Benue and Niger states and another 50
demonstration plots in Kaduna states Increase farmer awareness on the use of
small-scale irrigation equipment
Link other farmers to WACOT’s community seed producers
Producer Capacity Building and Association Development
Help form and register farmer groups, and train them and extension agents in
group formation, NAEC, leadership skills, and group dynamics
Hold periodic meetings to review value chain activities with farmer group leaders,
processors, and ADPs to build trust through regular communication between
producers and processors
Hold monthly meetings with ADPs, service providers, and processors to review
field activities
Partner with the ADPs to increase the number of female extension agents by
involving female extension agents from the local government areas
Encourage exchange learning visits and create linkages between women farmers
and women’s groups in the value chain
Improve nutrition training using soy and other products
Agricultural Inputs
Facilitate linkages between farmer groups and seed companies, IITA (N2Africa
Project), GES, AgriGuardian, NCRI,WACOT, and agro-dealers for seeds,
inoculum, agro-chemicals, and fertilizers
Work with WACOT to train seed out-growers in Kaduna state
Identify and link women group to source of equipment through Propcom
Identify and link micro- and small-scale processors to sources of processing
equipment
Link farmers to sources of land preparation and post-harvest equipment
Technology Generation, Deployment and Scaling Up
Demonstrate and introduce improved seed varieties (TGX-1951-2F and TGX-
1448-2E), rhizobium inoculation, and harvesting from plant base to allow root to
decompose in the soil
Use of TGX- 1904-6E, TGX- 1835-10E, TGX 1951-3F and TGX 1987-62F
varieties
Identify, test, and demonstrate small-scale soy processing equipment
Train selected female and male soybean farmers on beekeeping and pollination
services
Encourage farmers to rotate soybeans with maize and sorghum to maintain soil
fertility
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Water and Soil Management
Promote sustainable use of soybean farm land through crop rotation practices and
harvesting methods of cutting from the base and allowing the roots to decompose
in soil to add organic matter content
Train farmers on seed treatment with Rhizobium inoculum to enhance nitrogen
fixation and increase yields
Encourage close planting (5 cm spacing) to control weeds and reduce soil water
loss via early canopy closure, as well as reduce cost
Access to Finance
Link DEC and other financial institutions to farmers groups and processors to
identify opportunities along the value chain
Encourage the culture of taking insurance on crops among farmers by creating
awareness during training and extension activities.
Encourage internal mobilization of funds by creating awareness on benefits of
savings and credit among group members
Identify producer groups and partners that will be recommended to the finance
team for linkage to credit facilities
Strengthen partnership with the Bank of Agriculture to provide credit
Government and External Relations
Hold meetings at the beginning and end of the season to review value chain
activities with farmer group leaders, processors, and ADPs to build trust through
regular communication between producers and processors
Continue to work with State Commissioners of Agriculture and ADP extension
services
Sensitize traditional leaders, village power actors, and religious leaders on issues
of women and youth access to land and work with them to address these
challenges
Renew and sign implementation agreements with private sector partners and state
ADPs
Continue exchange visits between associations for knowledge sharing
Grants and Subcontracts
Monitoring of grantees and provision of support (small business and organizational
development)
Continue to supervise service providers to increase their capacity to provide
technical training and support to soy farmers and their associations
Gender and Vulnerable Group Integration
Efforts will continue to ensure that women, youth, and other vulnerable population
participate in capacity building activities
Training of women and youth on post-harvest processing techniques to prolong
shelf life of soybean
Train interested female soybean farmers and others on beekeeping and pollination
services
Promote job creation through services such as crop spraying agro-dealers (youth),
beekeeping and pollination, and processing.
Anticipated Challenges
Climate change
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Size (Ha) of farmlands of members of association partners Late commencement of rains and unpredictable rainfall pattern
Pockets of communal clashes
Farm encroachment by herders
High cost of available seeds and farmers attitude towards buying them
Access to inoculum by farmers
Exit Strategies
Facilitate robust linkage among producers and processors
Develop and share directory of lead farmers, input dealers and processors
Identify and mentor committed lead farmers and use them as Village Technology
Facilitators
Value Chain Partners and Collaboration
Table 11 Soy Value Chain Partners
Input Suppliers
Federal Government
State Government
Research Institutions
Financial Service Providers
Soy
Agro-processors: Grand Cereals, Novum Agro, Karma Milk, Feed Tech, WACOT Producers: Number of Farmers Groups by LGA: Kaduna, LGA (6), Chikun(100), Giwa(220), Ikara(90), Makarfi(100), Kajura(90), S/gari Zaria (200)* 2016 20000 farmers
Union bank, Sterling Bank, Bank of Agriculture, Bank of Industry, First Bank of Nigeria, Jai’z Bank, WDI and DEC
IAR Seeds, ATA, AgriGuardan, Notore, WACOT,N2AFRICA, Da-Algreen, Premier Seeds, Maslaha Seeds
ATA soybean value chain
Kaduna ADP
IAR,NCRI, IITA
Agro-processor: De Ideal Feed, Millstones FZE, Mamora Nig Ltd Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: Niger, LGA (5), Rafi, Mariga-4, Lapai-
5, Mokwa-6, Shiroro-7, Raffi-6, Paikoro-14 ATA
soybean
value chain
Niger ADP
Badeggi,NCRI
Agro-processor: Hule & Sons, Seraph Producers: Benue, LGA ) Tarka-33, Gboko-47, Bukuru-37, Gwer W est-34,
GwerEast- 18, Apa-22, Konshishaa-50, Guma-19 Benue
ADP
IITA
Table 12 Soy Value Chain Collaboration Matrix
Activity Name and Description
Location State & LGAs
Potential Collaboration (Donors, NGOs, CBOs)
Soy
Rhizobium inoculation training
Kaduna state(Chikun, Giwa, Ikara,Makarfi,Kajuru,S/gari Zaria)
Rhizobateria Argentina, IITA, N2Africa, AgriGuadian.
Mechanization Niger state, Benue state Propcom
Nutrition and micro-enterprise Niger state, Benue state African Community Bridge Foundation (ACBF)
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Soy Targets
Table 13 Soy FY2015/16 Targets
Indicator Target
Gross margin per unit of land of selected product (US$/ha) $420
Number of hectares under improved technologies or management practices as a result of USG assistance
29,180
Number of farmers and others who have applied new technologies or management practices as a result of USG assistance
36,475
Number of individuals who have received USG supported short-term agricultural sector productivity or food security training
36,475
Number of food security private enterprises (for profit), producers organizations, water users associations, women's groups, trade and business associations, and community-based organizations (CBOs) receiving USG assistance
1,459
A4. Cassava
Introduction/Activity Overview
In 2014-2015, MARKETS II in Oyo state and in collaboration with PIND in the Niger
Delta deepened its activities with partners’ out-growers schemes (Thai Farm International
Limited, Matna Foods Limited, Idaewor Farm Limited, Lentus Food & Agro Limited, Niji
Foods Limited, and Allied Atlantic Distilleries Limited). We commenced cassava
activities in June 2015 in the Mid-belt region, collaborating with the FCT ADP and small-
scale cassava processors. These activities will continue throughout 2015/2016. The MRO
will work with 3000 farmers in FCT and aim to improve yield to 20 MT/ha. In Niger
Delta, 1,000 out-growers will be networked for industrial processors, and we will work
with 1,500 networked farmers in Oyo state. Selected women/youth will be trained on
cassava cutting systems for rapid multiplication of cassava stems in the Edo and Ondo
states facilitating the increase in production and quality of cassava roots for out-growers
schemes. All project areas will promote the adoption of improved cassava varieties,
appropriate fertilizer use, best agricultural practices, PERSUAP methodology compliance,
and integrated pest management to increase the availability of high quality raw material
for the off-taker.
Key Activities for Year 4
Agricultural Productivity
Organize training (ToT) of lead farmers on improved cassava and farm
management practices and monitor step down training for higer productivity
Organized pre-season training for farmers enlisted in the cassava out-grower
schemes for the adoption of good agronomic practices
Organize green (in-season) and brown (post-harvest) field days for farmers
enlisted in the cassava out-grower schemes for adoption of good agronomic,
harvest, and post-harvest practices.
Use demo plots to encourage the adoption of the improved agronomic and
management practices for sustainable production of cassava roots for more
profitability
Promote intercropping with revenue generating and nutritious companion crops
Train agro-processors on sustainable effluent management to ensure
environmentally friendly operations
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Agricultural Inputs
Facilitate linkages of
farmers to inputs such
as fertilizer and crop
protection chemicals
Develop market for
contract sprayers,
especially among the
youth
Facilitate access by
farmers to tractor
service providers for
land preparation.
Increase access to
improved cassava varieties by facilitating the dissemination and distribution of
improved high yielding, commercially viable (with high starch content), and
disease resistant varieties of cassava to farmers
Facilitate linkages to sources of improved cowpea, melon, and other seeds for
intercropping in cassava production
Technology Generation, Deployment and Upscaling
Demonstrate and encourage the use of herbicides in controlling weeds by
networked farmers
Use established demo plots to demonstrate methods and results of best agronomic
and management practices in cassava production for adoption by networked
farmers
Further demonstrate cassava-specific fertilizer
Demonstrate and encourage intercropping in cassava production with short-
duration crops like melon and cowpea to provide nutrition and income to the
farmer before harvesting the cassava roots
Demonstrate improved cassava varieties and appropriate cassava production
technologies
Facilitate access to improved high-yielding varieties through the use of improved
cuttings in partnership with IITA
Train producer organizations and associations on improved planting methods
including plant spacing, pest management, and intercropping with egusi
Train women and youth farmers to enhance multiplication system for improved
cassava stems
Encourage agro-processors to demonstrate to farmers the efficiency and
effectiveness of mechanization in cassava production for more profitability
Water and Soil Management
Encourage companion crops, cover crops, and crop rotation for soil improvement
and income generation
Promote soil conservation methods amongst cassava farmers to guide fertilizer
utilization in cassava production
Encouraged them on companion crops/cover crops for soil improvement and
income generation.
Best practices of harvesting cassava to minimize breakage and wastage in Ondo State
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Demonstrate the utilization of organic manure for fertility maintenance and soil
management in sustainable production of cassava roots
Access to Finance
Link farmers and processors to DEC, financial institutions, and other credit sources
for access to credit
Encourage the culture of taking insurance on crops among farmers through
awareness creation during training and extension activities
Encourage internal mobilization of funds through awareness creation on benefits
of savings and credit activities among group members
Government and External Relations
Organize stakeholders’ meeting to build relationship with value chain actors and to
review value chain activities
Collaborate with relevant research institutes IITA, NRCRI, NCAM and FIIRO on
cassava production and processing technologies.
Continue to work with state ADPs and EAs to organize and train farmers, and for
sustainability of the cassava value chain project.
Value Chain Partners and Collaboration
Table 14 Cassava Value Chain Partners
Input Suppliers
Federal Government
State Government
Research Institutions
Financial Service Providers
Cassava
Agro-processors: Matna Foods Ltd, Thai Farm Int’l Ltd Producers: Ondo (6+), *Akure North, *Akure South, *Odigbo, *Okitipupa, *Ose & *Owo
Harvestfield, Syngenta, Notore.
ATA/Cassava VC Team, FMARD
Ondo
ADP
IITA, NRCRI, NCAM, FIIRO
BoA First Bank Sterling Union Bank LAPO
Agro-processors: Thai Farm International Limited (Oyo State) Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: Atiba (5), Oyo West (8), Afijio (7), LGA (4)
Harvestfield, Fistico Nigeria Limited, Syngenta, CZARD, Notore.
FMARD ATA Cassava Value Chain Team
Oyo State
ADP
IITA, NRCRI
Bank of Agriculture, NAIC
Agro-processors: Allied Atlantic Distilleries Limited Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: Ibarapa North (7), Ibarapa Central (6), Ibarapa East (7), LGA (3)
Harvestfield, Fistico Nigeria Limited, Syngenta, CZARD, Notore.
FMARD ATA Cassava Value Chain Team
Oyo State
ADP
IITA, NRCRI
Bank of Agriculture, NAIC
Agro-processors: Niji Foods Limited Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: Itesiwaju (6), Kajola (8), Iwajowa (6),
LGA (5)
Harvestfield, Fistico Nigeria Limited, Syngenta, CZARD, Notore.
FMARD ATA Cassava Value Chain Team
Oyo State
ADP
IITA, NRCRI
Bank of Agriculture, NAIC
Agro-processors: YACORF (FCT)
Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by Area Councils (LGA): Abaji (30), Kuje (30), Gwagwalada (20),
AMAC (5), Kwali (20) and Bwari (15). LGA (6)
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Harvestfield, Fistico Nigeria Limited, Syngenta, CZARD, Notore.
FMARD ATA Cassava Value Chain Team
FCT ADP
IITA, NRCRI
Bank of Agriculture, NAIC
Table 15 Cassava Value Chain Collaboration Matrix
Activity Name and Description
Location
State & LGAs
Potential Collaboration
(Donors, NGOs, CBOs)
Cassava
1. Technology Generation/ Transfer
a) Demonstrate and encourage the use of herbicides in controlling weeds by networked farmers
Ondo state (Akure North, Akure South, Odigbo, Okitipupa, Ose, Owo LGAs)
ADP, WECA, HarvestField, Syngenta
b) Use demo plots to demonstrate best agronomic and management practices in cassava production for adoption by networked farmers
Ondo state (Odigbo, Okitipupa, Ogbese, Owo LGAs)
ADP, WECA, Notore, HarvestField, Syngenta
c) Demonstrate and encourage intercropping cassava with short-duration crops like melon and cowpea to provide nutrition and income to the farmers
Ondo state (Odigbo, Okitipupa, Ogbese, Owo LGAs)
ADP, WECA
Cassava Targets
Table 16 Cassava Targets
Indicators Target
Gross margin per unit of land of cassava roots
(US$/ha
$665
Number of hectares under improved technologies or
management practices as a result of USG assistance
5,735
Number of farmers and others who have applied new
technologies or management practices as a result of
USG assistance
5,735
Number of individuals who have received USG
supported short-term agricultural sector productivity
or food security training
5,735
Number of food security private enterprises (for
profit), producers organizations, water users
associations, women's groups, trade and
business associations, and community-based
organizations (CBOs) receiving USG
assistance
229
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A5. Cocoa
Introduction/Activity Overview:
In 2014-2015, MARKETS II increased yield and improved quality in the cocoa value
chain to improve farmer income and ensure a sustainable supply of cocoa beans to
partners. We expanded collaboration with our partnering companies (Multi-Trex
Integrated Foods Plc, Armajaro Nigeria Limited, Tulip Cocoa Processing Limited, and
Agro-Traders Limited) and the ADPs in our three cocoa target states (Oyo, Ondo, and
Cross River States) by increasing the number of smallholder cocoa farmers assisted.
In 2015/2016, MARKETS II will continue collaboration with Multi-Trex Integrated Foods
Plc, Armajaro Nigeria Limited, Agro-Traders Limited and Tulip Cocoa Processing
Limited, as well as with cocoa producer associations and other cocoa value chain
stakeholders. In addition to focusing on increasing yield and improving quality,
MARKETS II continues to support our partners’ efforts to introduce traceability, create
Internal Control Systems (ICS), and certification for UTZ, RA or other relevant
international standards.
MARKETS II will continue to facilitate farmers’
access and effective use of inputs (improved
planting material, fertilizer, pesticides) by
promoting the adoption of improved seedlings,
nursery establishment and management, appropriate
fertilizer and pesticide use, best agricultural
practices, and integrated pest management. We
continue training farmer groups on better
techniques for post-harvest handling, fermentation,
and drying to maintain the quality of cocoa beans.
We also continue assistance on the introduction and
development of cocoa grafting methods and other
cocoa rehabilitation techniques. The effects of soil
organic matter, different shade covers, and
companion planting on soil fertility, cocoa yields
and farmer income are part of our training.
MARKETS II supports the inclusiveness of women and youth in the cocoa value chain in farming and in the start-up and development of micro- and small businesses providing farming services. These include business and technical training in the proper
use and disposal of pesticides, using the project’s PERSUAP as a guide, for pesticide application businesses; and in beekeeping for cocoa pollination and honey production
businesses.
Key Activities for Year 4
Agricultural Production
Train lead farmers, extension agents and farmers on improved cocoa production
(Good Agricultural Practices), including advice on rehabilitation of old cocoa
farms, grafting and replanting, regular pruning and other plant health care, soil
fertility management, improved post-harvest handling practices, etc.;
demonstration plots will be maintained where the best practices are shown and
practical training activities can take place during the different seasons.
A networked farmer showcases a healthy cocoa pod in Ondo State
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Establish demonstration plots for hands on training on nursery establishment and
management for improved planting material, grafting skills and farmer training on
planting, replanting and farm diversification (for example, plantain and banana
production in combination with young cocoa plantations).
Collaborating with partner off-takers to establish/maintain functional seed gardens
in major cocoa producing states
Train youth and others as pesticide spray service providers (SSP).
Train farmer groups on traceability systems, ICS set-up and certification
requirements for UTZ, RA or other relevant standards.
Provide technical support for pre-audit, internal inspection and certification for
UTZ, RA or other applicable schemes.
Train women, youth and men in beekeeping and honey production, and a more
limited group on pollination services. Inform cocoa producers on the advantages of
bees and pollination in increasing yields and in the importance of coordination
between beekeeping and pesticide spraying.
Producer Capacity Building and Association Development
Continue training, using MARKETS’ Nigerian Agricultural Enterprise.
Curriculum (NAEC), farmers and agricultural service providers on agriculture
enterprise development. Continue to strengthen associations through training of cocoa group leaders and
extension agents on group formation, organization strengthening, group dynamics and leadership skills; and on business development, auxiliary services and group marketing.
Use MARKETS’s Micro Enterprise (MEF) curriculum to provide micro-enterprise
training for women, youths, and men in beekeeping, honey production and
pollination services.
Provide MEF training for grafting, bud wood, and nursery management providers.
Build the capacity of ADP extension staff of state Ministries of Agriculture,
NGOs, private extension providers, and local industry to provide training and
support services to farmers
Pilot mentorship opportunities between women in the value chain, where feasible.
Create linkages and exchange visits between strong performing women’s groups
and newly formed groups, where feasible.
Hold periodic meetings to review value chain activities with farmer group leaders,
processors, and ADPs to build trust through regular communication between
producers and processors.
Agricultural Inputs
Help planning for off-season fertilizer purchase.
Support improvement and expansion of the input supply system, including cocoa
specific fertilizer, approved and recommended agro-chemicals, and improved
planting material.
Train lead farmers and spray service providers (youth contract sprayers) in
approved agro pesticide use within cocoa production systems (PERSUAP
compliance.)
Demonstrate new fertilizer blends when available to farmers.
Technology Generation, Deployment, and Upscaling
Continue to promote use of the wooden mallet for breaking pods; raised
fermentation trays; raised drying platforms; nursery establishment and
management and intercropping with desirable food and fruit crops: plantain, oil
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palm, orange, cocoa yam.
Promote improved post-harvest processing and handling such as use of box and
tray fermentation techniques (an alternative fermentation process to heap and
basket method.)
Train women and youth farmers in nursery establishment and management.
Demonstrate the use of bio-control or botanical pesticides for IPM
recommendation.
Demonstrate and encourage the use of cocoa grafting techniques and other cocoa
plantation rehabilitation techniques.
Train farmers (especially women and youth) on beekeeping, pollination (and
honey production) to increase yields of cocoa.
Promote use of cocoa-specific fertilizer recommendations.
Promote farmer training on planting, replanting, and diversification (demonstrate
line planting of cocoa trees and intercropping.)
Collaborate with CRIN on the development of budwood gardens, identification of
best clones and testing of propagation approaches, and facilitate adoption by
farmers.
Water and Soil Management
Demonstrate the use of compost (neem, pod husk, and animal dung) and different
shade covers on soil fertility.
Encourage conservation farming for soil improvement and sustainable land use.
Train in and promote the use of appropriate inputs (pesticides, fertilizer), handling,
and disposal to farmers in accordance to PERSUAP.
Facilitate fertilizer technologies including adaptive research into fertilizer blending
for various soil types in partnership with CRIN and other national institutes.
Access to Finance
Support financial institutions to develop loan product for cocoa farmers.
Link farmers to financial institutions and other credit sources.
Encourage internal mobilization of funds through awareness creation on benefits
of thrift and credit activities among group members.
Encourage the culture of taking insurance on crops among farmers through
awareness creation.
Government and External Relations
At the invitation of FMARD participate in discussions on the creation of a national
cocoa board. Organize stakeholders’ forum for relationship building with value chain actors.
Collaborate with relevant research institutes (CRIN, IITA.)
Collaborate with FMARD ATA Cocoa value chain team (GES, improved planting
material, cocoa fertilizer, policy, etc.)
Collaborate with agro-chemical dealers; Croplife, Harvestfield, Biostat, Golden
fertilizer, Notore fertilizer company.
Maintain relationship with the World Cocoa Foundation – Cocoa Livelihoods
Program –Nigeria team.
Collaborate with Oyo and Cross River state youth programs.
Build the capacity of ADP extension staff of state Ministries of Agriculture,
NGOs, private extension providers, and local industry to provide training and
support services to farmers
Explore opportunities for leveraging and synergy with USAID’s NEXTT Project.
Renew and sign implementation agreements with private sector partners and state
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ADPs.
Sensitize traditional leaders, village power actors, and religious leaders to issues of
women and youth access to land and work with them to address these issues.
Start interactive visits between associations for knowledge sharing.
Grants and Subcontracts
Monitor and support cocoa farmer association grantees
Please see Annex A for complete work plan Gantt charts.
Gender and Vulnerable Group Integration:
Particular attention will be paid to the role of women and youth under 30 years and
the constraints these groups face. Their increased participation will contribute to
improved VC performance and competitiveness, as well as positively affecting
household food security and gender equality. It is critical to ensure the equal
participation of women and youth in technical training to improve farmers’ yields
and incomes. Extra effort will be made to enlist more women and youth into
technical training programs, including targeted outreach, offering training at
convenient times and locations, and holding training programs in accessible sites
for people with disabilities.
Value Chain Partners and Collaboration
Table 17 Cocoa Value Chain Partners
Input Suppliers
Federal Government
Government
State Government
Research Institutions Financial Service Providers
Cocoa
Agro-Processor: Multi-Trex Integrated Foods Plc Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: 80 groups, LGA (# ) Ibarapa
North (13), Ido (14), Akinyele (15), Ibarapa East (8), Odigbo (10), Akure South (12), Akure North (6)
Crop life Harvest Field Dizengoff Saro-Agro- sciences
ATA Cocoa Value Chain Technical Team
Oyo ADP Ondo ADP Cross River ADP
Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN)
Institute of Tropical Agriculture of Nigeria (IITA)
Agro-Processor: Armajaro Nig Ltd Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: 240 groups, LGA (#) Ibarapa
North (10), Ibarapa East (10), Orire (14), Ogo-Oluwa (14), Ido (3), Surulere (12), Oluyole (16), Ona Ara (8), Lagelu (8), Iwajowa (15), Akoko South West(15), Ose (10), Owo (14), Ondo East (20), Ondo West (30), Akure North (14), Ile-Oluji (20), Odigbo (15)
Crop life Harvest Field Dizengoff Saro-Agro- sciences
ATA Cocoa Value Chain Technical Team
Oyo ADP Ondo ADP Cross River ADP
Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) Institute of Tropical Agriculture of Nigeria (IITA)
Bank of Agriculture Union Bank PLC Microfinance Banks
Agro-Processor: Yara Commodities Ltd Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: 160 groups, LGA (#) Ile-Oluji (23), Akure South(10), Akure North (10), Ondo west (10), Idanre (40), Ose (3), Etung (30), Ikom (20), Boki (25)
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Crop life Harvest Field Dizengoff Saro-Agro- sciences
ATA Cocoa Value Chain Technical Team
Oyo ADP Ondo ADP Cross River ADP
Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) Institute of Tropical Agriculture of Nigeria (IITA)
Bank of Agriculture
Union Bank PLC
Microfinance Banks
Agro-Processor: Agro Traders Nigeria Limited Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: 60 groups, LGA (#) Boki (30), Obubra (30)
Crop life
Harvest Field
Dizengoff Saro-
Agro- sciences
ATA Cocoa
Value Chain
Technical Team
Oyo ADP Ondo ADP Cross River
ADP
Cocoa Research Institute of
Nigeria (CRIN)
Institute of Tropical
Agriculture of Nigeria (IITA)
Table 18 Cocoa Value Chain Collaboration Matrix
Location Potential collaboration
Activity Name and Description State & LGAs
(Donors, NGOs, CBOs)
Capacity building on farmers
organization strengthening and cooperative management
Oyo, Ondo and Cross River state
Primus Preston Global Services Ltd
Capacity building training on
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)& Internal Management System/IMS
Oyo, (Akinyele, Ido, Orire, Ogo- Oluwa, Surulere, Ona Ara, Lagelu, Ibarapa North & East);Ondo (Akoko south west, Ose, Owo, Idanre, Ile-Oluji, Ondo West, Ondo East, Idanre, Akure North & South.
Conservation Alliance
Capacity building training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)& Internal Management System/IMS
Cross River (Etung, Ikom and Boki
V-Ink Ventures Limited
Capacity building on contract sprayer and input support system
Oyo, Ondo and Cross River Techno serve/Crop life
Capacity Building training on Honey Bee & stingless Bee pollination as a bio-intensive tool for improving crop yield of cocoa for women and youths
Ondo and Cross River State Bargong Farms Limited
Cocoa Targets
Table 19 Cocoa FY2015/16 Targets
Indicator Target
Gross margin per unit of land of selected product (US$/ha) $499
Number of hectares under improved technologies or management Practices as a result of USG assistance
27,000
Number of farmers and others who have applied new technologies or management practices as a result of USG assistance
27,000 (continuing)
Number of individuals who have received USG supported short-term agricultural sector productivity or food security training
27,000 (continuing)
Number of food security private enterprises (for profit), producers organizations, water users associations, women’s groups, trade and business associations, and community –based organizations (CBOs) receiving USG assistance.
540
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A6. Rice
Introduction/Activity Overview:
In 2014/2015, the Northern and
Mid-Belt regions’ wet-season and
dry-season rice quality produced
by networked farmers improved in
terms of uniformity in shape, size,
and long grains with less stones
and chaffs. Though most millers
ranked the paddy produced by
MARKETS II farmers as Grade
A, and the paddy attracts a higher
premium price in the open market,
the large importation of rice
during the election and local
harvest period disrupted the
established buying pattern between millers and smallholder farmers for several months
and dropped the purchase price below farmer expectations. The dry-season rice program
has ensured a steadier availability of paddy throughout the year. The use of fishnets to
mitigate bird damage has been widely adopted by our farmers in Kano and Jigawa states.
The Northern regional rice program5 will be increased to reflect the request expressed by
our existing partners and demand by farmers. The Mid-Belt states6 work with 59,972 wet-
season farmers and aim to improve average yields to 4.5 MT/ha or higher from a baseline
of 2.02 MT/ha.
For the 2015/2016 wet-season and dry-season in the Northern and Mid-Belt regions, our
collaboration will be maintained with our long-time partner rice mills. We will work to
actualize our collaboration with DANGOTE rice mills beyond the investigation stage; and
will explore a pilot project with the Central Bank in Benue and other states. We will also
develop partnerships with new rice mills, such as the AAI Integrated Rice Mill in Kano.
MARKETS II works with medium and larger millers and conglomerations of small-scale
millers who process the bulk of the paddy rice. Under our new work plan there are
increased efforts on improving the business activities of these smaller mills. MARKETS II
will also continue to partner with seed companies to train and support select project
farmers in seed production, and promote the use of quality seed instead of recycled seed.
For the upcoming dry season, MARKETS II will continue to promote the use of UDP
among rice farmers. Due to the varying seasonality in rainfall, we will continue to
sensitize farmers along river banks and with other water sources on the use of motorcycle
powered irrigation pumps. The project will continue to promote fishnets to mitigate bird
damage.
Key Activities for Year 4
Agriculture Production:
Development and signing of Implementation Agreements (IAs) with partner off-
takers and state ADPs
Engagement of local service providers
5 Kano, Kebbi, Jigawa, Taraba and Sokoto 6 Kwara, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Enugu, Anambra, Ebonyi, and Cross River
Networked farmers harvesting a rice paddy in Kebbi State
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Continued development of farmers association
Mobilization, training, and demonstration of rice POP to lead farmers, which
includes incorporation of plant residue for soil improvement, transplanting and
spacing younger seedlings, UDP technology
Preseason training (ToTs) for lead farmers on improved rice best production
practices; in-season training days will showcase the performance of the
technologies promoted during pre-season ToTs; post-harvest training highlights
proper harvesting and handling to safeguard paddy quality and reduce losses
Continued promotion of improved rice varieties, Establish demonstration plots in
networked LGAs
Demonstrations of power tillers, transplanters, rice threshers and reapers, and
smaller horsepower tractors to farmers Collaborate with private firms on
agricultural equipment to provide smallholder mechanization for rice production
Train selected rice farmers on rice seed production for seed companies Facilitate linkage between farmers, aggregators and processors for the sale of
paddy Facilitate access to finance for farmers/processors
Cost, yield and income survey
Producer Capacity Building and Association Development
Training to build capacity of ADP extension agents on PoP, coaching, and Group
Dynamics
Conduct NAEC business training, group formation, group dynamics and
leadership training for rice farmers associations
Provide support services for rice processing factories on effluent disposal and
waste management in line with Ministry of Environment and NESREA
Deliver Training of contract sprayers
Carry out exchange visits between farmers’ associations
Identify and create linkages to smallholder mechanization service providers
Assist new farmer groups with formal registration
Continue to provide mentorship opportunities between women farmers in the
value chain
Continue to create linkages and exchange visits between women’s groups
Hold periodic meetings to review value chain activities with farmer group leaders,
processors, ADPs to strengthen relationship along the value chain.
Identify and Support youth and women interested in farm service businesses: (1)
contract sprayers on proper pesticide handling; (2) irrigation; (3) UDP, nurseries
and transplanting; harvesting and handling
Agricultural Inputs
Training rice seed out-growers to supply seed companies (e.g. Tecni Seed,
WACOT, Strategic, Mamora)
Conduct demonstration plots in collaboration with Syngenta
Collaborate with AFEX on commodity warehousing to use as collateral for
leveraging inputs
Supervise UDP demonstrations in targeted sites; continue to train EAs on UDP
technology by the service providers
Continue linking farmers to reliable sources of inputs such as CPP from Syngenta,
fertilizer from Notore and Inter-fertilizer dealers
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Continue to develop market for contract spraying by providing information to
agro-dealers, rural input dealers, and farmers on safe use and handling of
pesticides in line with PERSUAP
Continue to sensitize farmers on off-season fertilizer and input purchase
Invite fishnet dealers to pre-season and in-season training ToTs
Technology Generation & Deployment
Demonstrate fish net technology and flash tapes to mitigate against bird damage
Demonstrate simple rice transplanter, and line planting with Direct Paddy Seeder
(DPS)
Demonstration of agricultural equipment such as rice reapers, threshers and
winnowers
Promote System for Rice Intensification (SRI)
Demonstrate UDP and FDP applicator Guide farmers on compost
makingEncourage use of improved seeds (FAROs 44, 52, 57 and 61)
Identify local private sector manufacturers to produce useful affordable equipment,
for instance power tiller, planters, UDP applicator, briquetting machines, reaper,
thresher and winnowing equipment
Water and Soil Management
Promote water and soil management by educating the farmers on the benefits of
water and soil management practices
Promote plowing back remains of threshed rice straw and rice husks (i.e. plant
residue)
Promote use of organic manure
Improving drainage system in farmlands
Promote avoidance of bush burning and over-grazing of farm land
Promote wet and dry techniques for farmers to determine water levels to be
observed at all times
Promote crop rotation Promote water management through water users associations Promote UDP technology
Promote motorcycle powered irrigation pump
Engage the state ministries of agriculture through ADPs to include our
technologies in their programs
Access to Finance:
Collaborate with financial institutions on financing agricultural inputs and farm
equipment
Continue to educate farmers, processors, and other actors in rice value chain on
opportunities to access finance
Encourage the culture of taking insurance on crops among farmers by creating
awareness during training and extension activities
Link commercial banks and microfinance institutions to farmer groups and
processors to identify and implement opportunities
Participate in the Nigerian Central Bank’
Encourage internal mobilization of funds by creating awareness of benefits of
savings and credit activities among group members
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Government and External Relations
Continue collaboration with organizations in value chain development including
Africa Rice, FMARD rice value chain team and rice working group, CARI-GIZ, and
IFAD
Train ADP EAs on wet-season and dry-season rice POPs• Ensure that Desk Officers
are fully conversant with MARKETSII activities in their state and communicate
effectively same to the management of ADP.
Collaborate with community leaders to improve women’s and youth access to land
Conduct exchange visits between associations for knowledge sharing
Conduct periodic stakeholders meetings
Continue to explore opportunities with research institutions, universities, and local
manufacturers.
Renew IA agreements with partners clearly defining roles and responsibilities
Continue to be available to FMARD for ad hoc technical assistance approved USAID
Enhance the capacity of the Women-In-Agriculture (WIA) component of the state
ADPs in extension service delivery to support women and youth farmers
Grants and Subcontracts
Support and monitor grantees
Supervise service providers to increase their capacity to provide technical and
organizational capacity building training to rice farmers and their associations
Gender, Youth and Vulnerable groups
Collaborate with community leaders to improve women’s and youth access to land
Training contract sprayers on NAEC
Training of women on the use of light screening box for rice seed sorting
Collaborate with MFI to provide credit support package for women and youth
Training of women and youth on post-harvest processing techniques on rice
Anticipated Challenges
Uncertain government rice policies
The best time for the commencement of dry-season rice production is yet to be
determined and a prolonged harmattan period affects growth and development of
rice plant
Climate change affects the rainfall pattern in the region, causing difficulties to plan
adequately
Availability of USG
Lack of sufficient quantities of good seed
Lack of sound commitment from off-takers on buyback
Pockets of communal clashes
Exit Strategy
Enhanced linkages and understanding between producers and processors
Develop a directory of contacts of lead farmers and processors
AWAY material given to lead farmers and extension agents
Value Chain Partners and Collaboration
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Table 20 Rice Value Chain Partners
Input Suppliers Federal
Government State
Government Research
Institutions Financial Service
Provider Agro-processor: Ebony Agro Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: Afikpo North (33), Afikpo south (40), Ebonyi (33),
Ezza South (32), Ikwo (50), Ivo (40), Ohazara (32), Ohaukwu (33) and Onicha (33); Cross River Bekwara(18), Ogoja(18),Yala (18),Obubra (18),Ikom(12), Yakurr (12), Abi (12), Biase(12)
Da All Green, Techni seed, Premier Seeds, Notore Seeds, Wacot, Golden, TAK, and Notore Fertilizers Strategic Seeds
ATA Rice Value Chain Team
ADP
NCRI, NCAM Africa Rice
Bank of Agriculture (all), First Bank, BoI, Diamond bank, Sterling bank, Union bank Eco- Bank, Jaiz Unity Bank
Agro-processor: Abakaliki Small Scale Processors Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: Izzi (40), Abakaliki (33)
Da All Green, Techni seed, Premier Seeds, Notore Seeds, Wacot, Golden, TAK, and Notore Fertilizers
ATA Rice Value Chain Team
ADP
NCRI, NCAM Africa Rice
Bank of Agriculture (all), First Bank, BoI, Diamond bank, Sterling bank, Union bank Eco- Bank, Jaiz, , Unity Bank
Agro-processor: Omor Small Scale Processors Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: Awka North (12), Ayamelum (4) in Anambra State.
Da All Green, Techni seed, Premier Seeds, Notore Seeds, Wacot, Golden, TAK, and Notore Fertilizers
ATA Rice Value Chain Team
ADP
NCRI, NCAM Africa Rice
Bank of Agriculture (all), First Bank, BoI, Diamond bank, Sterling bank, Union bank Eco- Bank, Jaiz, , Unity Bank
Agro-processor: Tara Rice Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: Ayamelum (100), Orumba North (15), Orumba south
(15), Awka North (18), Isi-Uzo(20), Uzo-Uwani (50), Aninri (30), Ezeagu (20) in Enugu State
Da All Green, Techni seed, Premier Seeds, Notore Seeds, Wacot, Golden, TAK, and Notore Fertilizers
ATA Rice Value Chain Team
ADP
NCRI, NCAM Africa Rice
Bank of Agriculture (all), First Bank, BoI, Diamond bank, Sterling bank, Union bank Eco- Bank, Jaiz, , Unity Bank
Agro-processor: Onyx Rice Company Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: Lavun (44), Edati (38), Gbako (35), Wushishi (38),
Bida (10), Katchia (35) in Niger state.
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Da All Green, Techni seed, Premier Seeds, Notore Seeds, Wacot, Golden, TAK, and Notore Fertilizers
ATA Rice Value Chain Team
ADP
NCRI, NCAM Africa Rice
Bank of Agriculture (all), First Bank, BoI, Diamond bank, Sterling bank, Union bank Eco- Bank, Jaiz, Unity Bank
Agro-processor: Mikap Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: Tarka (13), Guma (51),Makurdi (59), ,Gboko (29),
Gwe West (23), Kwande (20), Katsina Ala (17), Logo (6), Oju (20) , Apa (14), Otukpo (24), Obi (11) in Benue State; Bekwara(23), Ogoja(31),Yala (24),Obubra (16),Ikom(12), Yakurr (12), Abi (15), Biase(17) in Cross River State
Da All Green, Techni seed, Premier Seeds, Notore Seeds, Wacot, Golden, TAK, and Notore Fertilizers, Strategic Seeds
ATA Rice Value Chain Team
ADP
NCRI, NCAM Africa Rice
Bank of Agriculture (all), First Bank, BoI, Diamond bank, Sterling bank, Union bank Eco- Bank, Jaiz, , Unity Bank
Agro-processors: Small Scale Processors (Kwara) Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: LGA (#) Patigi (27), Ilorin South (5)
Da All Green, Techni seed, Premier Seeds, Notore Seeds, Wacot, Golden, TAK, and Notore Fertilizers, Mamora Seeds
ATA Rice Value Chain Team
ADP
NCRI, NCAM Africa Rice
Bank of Agriculture (all), First Bank, BoI, Diamond bank, Sterling bank, Union bank Eco- Bank, Jaiz, Unity Bank
Agro-processor: Quarra Rice Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: Edu (78), Patigi (140), Ilorin south (10) in Kwara
Da All Green, Techni seed, Premier Seeds, Notore Seeds, Wacot, Golden, TAK, and Notore Fertilizers, Mamora Seeds
ATA Rice Value
Chain Team
ADP
NCRI, NCAM Africa Rice
Bank of Agriculture (all), First Bank, BoI, Diamond bank, Sterling bank, Union bank Eco- Bank, Jaiz, Unity Bank
Agro-processor: Olam Nigerian Ltd Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: Doma (42), Awe (58), Lafia (40)
Da All Green, Techni seed, Premier Seeds, Notore Seeds, Wacot, Golden, TAK, and Notore Fertilizers Strategic Seed, Mamora Seeds Olam seed
ATA Rice Value
Chain Team
ADP
NCRI, NCAM Africa Rice
Bank of Agriculture (all), First Bank, BoI, Diamond bank, Sterling bank, Union bank Eco- Bank, Jaiz, Unity Bank
Agro-processor: Atafi Rice Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: Auyo (25)
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Da All Green, Techni seed, Premier Seeds, Notore Seeds, Wacot, Golden, TAK, and Notore Fertilizers
ATA Rice Value Chain Team
JIGAWA
ADP
NCRI, NCAM
Africa Rice
Bank of Agriculture (all), First Bank, BoI, , Sterling bank, Union bank Eco- Bank, Jaiz, , Unity Bank, DEC
Agro-processor: Umza Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: Kura (25), Garin Malan (9), Warawa (5), Bunkure (11), -Kano state. Kirikassama (7), Hadejia (21), M/Madadori (18), Auyo (30), K/Hausa (4)-Jigawa. State. Gasssol 60, Lau(20), Bali (20), Jalingo(20) Ardo(20) Wukari 20 Taraba St
Da All Green, Techni seed, Premier Seeds, Notore Seeds, Wacot, Golden, TAK, and Notore Fertilizers
ATA Rice Value
Chain Team
KANO, JIGAWA, TARABA
ADP
NCRI, NCAM
Africa Rice
Bank of Agriculture (all), First Bank, BoI, Diamond bank, Sterling bank, Union bank Eco- Bank, Jaiz, , Unity Bank, DEC
Agro-processor: Labana Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: Wurno (13), Gwadabawa (9), Sokoto North (4), Kebbe (22), Tambuwal (12)-Sokoto state. B/Kebbi (25) Gwandu (1) Augie (5) Argungu (4) Yauri (13) Suru (18) Jega (8) Bunza (15), Kalgo Kebbi State
Da All Green, Techni seed, Premier Seeds, Notore Seeds, Wacot, Golden, TAK, and Notore Fertilizers
ATA Rice Value
Chain Team
SOKOTO, KEBBI
ADP
NCRI, NCAM
Africa Rice
Bank of Agriculture (all), First Bank, BoI, Diamond bank, Sterling bank, Union bank Eco- Bank, Jaiz, , Unity Bank, DEC
Agro-processor: Popular rice Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: Bagwai (17), D/Tofa (5), Bichi (1), Shanono (1),Tofa (1)
Da All Green, Techni seed, Premier Seeds, Notore Seeds, Wacot, Golden, TAK, and Notore Fertilizers
ATA Rice Value Chain Team
KANO
ADP
NCRI, NCAM
Africa Rice
Bank of
Agriculture (all), First Bank, BoI, Diamond bank, Sterling bank, Union bank Eco- Bank, Jaiz, , Unity Bank, DEC
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Table 21 Rice Value Chain Collaboration Matrix
Activity Name and
Description
Potential Organization to Location State & LGAs Collaborate with (Donors,
NGOs, CBOs)
Rice
Organizing, training, and managing rice out-growers to increase yield and income among small holder farmers and link them to partner processors.
Enugu: Uzo Uwani, Aninri, Isi-
Uzo, Nkanu East and Ezeagu.
Anambra: Ayamelum,
Anambra East, Awka
North,Orumba North, Orumba
south
Ebonyi: Izzi, Onicha, Ikwo,
Afikpo north, Afikpo south,
Ohaozara,Abakaliki
Ohaukwu, Ebonyi, Ivo, Ezza
North and Ezza South.
Niger: Katcha, Edati, Bida,
Gbako, Wushishi, Lavun
Benue: Guma, Gboko, Gwer
West, Tarka, Makurdi, Katsina
ala, Logo, Otukpo, Apa, Obi, ,
Oju, Kwande , Cross River:
Yala, Biase,
Obubra, Abi, Ogoja, Bekwara,
Yakurr,
Kwara: Patigi, Edu and Ilorin
South.
FCT: Gwagwalada, Kuje,
Abaji and Kwali
Nasarawa: Doma, Awe and Lafia
Edo: TBD
Sokoto: Sokoto North, Wurno, Goronyo, Kware, Kebbe, and Gwadabawa
Kebbi: Shonga, Yauri,
Argungu, Jega, Suru, Birnin
Kebbi, Kamba, Augie, Bunza.
FG/SG ATA, FADAMA, IFAD,
WAAPP, CARI, JICA
Organizing, training, and managing rice out-growers to increase yield and income among small holder farmers and link them to partner processors.
Kano: Bunkure, Shanono,
Kura, Gabasawa, Danbatta,
Garun- malam, Bagwai,
Makoda,
T/Wada, Warawa.
Jigawa: Auyo, Hadeijia,
Kaugama, Malammadori, Kiri-
Kasamma., K/Hausa. Sokoto: Sokoto North, Wurno,
Goronyo, Kware, Kebbe, and Gwadabawa Kebbi: Shonga, Yauri,
Argungu, Jega, Suru, Birnin
Kebbi. Taraba. Gassol, Lau
FG/SG ATA, FADAMA, IFAD,
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Table 22 Rain-fed Rice FY2015/16 Targets
Indicator Target
Gross margin per unit of land of selected product (US$/ha) $1,350
Number of hectares under improved technologies or management practices as a result of USG assistance
83,695
Number of farmers and others who have applied new 83,695
technologies or management practices as a result of USG Assistance
Number of individuals who have received USG supported short- term agricultural sector productivity or food security training
83,695
Number of food security private enterprises (for profit), producers organizations, water users associations, women's groups, trade and business associations, and community- based organizations (CBOs) receiving USG assistance
3,348
Table 23 Irrigated Rice FY2015/16 Targets
Indicator Target
Gross margin per unit of land of selected product (US$/ha) $1,575
Number of hectares under improved technologies or management practices as a result of USG assistance
15,574
Number of farmers and others who have applied new 15,574
technologies or management practices as a result of USG Assistance
Number of individuals who have received USG supported short- term agricultural sector productivity or food security training
15,574
Number of food security private enterprises (for profit), producers organizations, water users associations, women's groups, trade and business associations, and community- based organizations (CBOs) receiving USG assistance
623
A7. Sorghum
Introduction/Activity Overview:
In 2014/2015, MARKETS II reached15,500 farmers; the project will maintain the same
number of farmers for 2015/2016. We will continue to operate in Kaduna7 (10,500 farmers)
and Kano8 (5,000 farmers) states, establishing 50 demonstration plots across intervention
and non-intervention areas.9 We will also continue to train and demonstrate best agronomic
practices (e.g. high density planting with correct spacing and fertilizer application) to
achieve our target productivity (2.5MT/ha) for the year. In order to ensure and improve soil
fertility, striga control, and environmentally friendly methods, rotation with leguminous
crops (e.g. cowpea, soy bean) is encouraged. MARKETS II will promote CSR-0I and CSR-
02 seed varieties. These approaches will enable them to produce quality sorghum for malt
and fish meal industries.
7 LGAs: Lere, Soba, Giwa, Kudan, Makarfi and Ikara 8 LGAs: Kiru, Dawakin Kudu, Shanono, Tudun Wada, Bunkure, Kumbotso, Gabasawa, Bichi, Tsanyawa, and
Bebeji 9 Kaduna - 20 intervention areas; 10 non- intervention areas. Kano – 10 intervention areas; 10 non-intervention
areas
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Key Activities for Year 4
Agriculture Production
Development of Implementation Agreement (IAs) and subcontracts
Continue developing existing associations’ capacity
Continue to demonstrate land preparation and processing machines such as small
tillers and threshers
Continue with deployment of appropriate technology that will enhance farmers’
productivity
Producer Capacity Building and Association Development
Continue to
strengthen the
capacity of
existing groups
through NAEC,
group dynamics,
and leadership
training
Continue training
MARKETS II-
related extension
agents on group
dynamics and
leadership
curriculum and
train a select group
of EAs on
facilitation skills
Continue quarterly stakeholder meetings with lead farmers and processors to improve
communication and build trusting relationships
Pilot mentorship opportunities between women in the value chain
Create linkages and exchange visits between strong performing women’s groups and
less-advanced groups
Continue to encourage women lead farmers in newer groups to participate in group
dynamics and leadership training
Continue to encourage sorghum processing factories to maintain good
environmental practices on effluent disposal and waste management
Agricultural Inputs
Continue to strengthen the capacity of Da-Algreen and Tecni Seeds Limited seed
companies by training their sorghum seed out-growers
Continue to link farmers to good sources of inputs, such as seeds, crop protection
products (CPP), herbicides, and fertilizers
Train contract sprayers on proper pesticide use and small business skills
Continue sorghum hybrid trials for Nigerian Breweries
Technology Generation, Deployment and Up-scaling
Promote the use of USG on white sorghum varieties
Continue to conduct demonstrations and on-farm trials for sorghum hybrids to test
productivity and farmer acceptance
A farmer displays white clean sorghum in Kaduna State
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Continue to demonstrate agricultural equipment such as sorghum threshers and small
tillers
Continue to encourage crop rotation with legumes
Guide farmers on compost-making to enrich the soil
Water and Soil Management
Encourage crop rotation with legumes
Promote the use of farmyard manure (FYM) and compost to encourage good water
retention and soil improvement
Access to Finance
Encourage internal mobilization of funds by creating awareness of benefits of
savings and credit activities among group members
Encourage the culture of crop insurance among farmers by creating awareness
during training and extension activities
Sustain partnership opportunities on youth and women in agriculture financing and
credit training with Sterling Bank, Bank of Agriculture, Kano and Kaduna ADPs,
and Kano MFBs
Government and External Relations
Continue to build the capacity of ADPs in Kano and Kaduna states in extension
service delivery for sorghum farmers
Enhance the capacity of the Women-In-Agriculture (WIA) component of Kano and
Kaduna ADPs in extension service delivery
Renew and sign implementation agreements with private sector partners and state
ADPs
Sensitize communities’ leaders to issues of women’s and youth access to land and
work with them to address these challenges
Conduct interactive visits between associations for knowledge sharing
Grants and Subcontracts
Continue to monitor and support grantee farmer organizations
MARKETS II will provide guidance, support, and training to local service
providers to increase their capacity to provide technical and/or organizational
capacity
Gender and Vulnerable Group Integration:
Particular attention would be paid to the role of women and youth under 30 years and the
constraints these groups face. Their increased participation will contribute to improved VC
performance and competitiveness, as well as positively affecting household food security
and gender equality.
Encourage women’s access to land through sensitization of community leaders
Continue to partner with Propcom Makarfi to facilitate appropriate farm
mechanization equipment is owned by viable women’s and youth groups
Collobarate with Propcom to enable farmers groups to access the tractor rental
program promoted by Propcom
Sustainability
Building a strong mutual relationship between the off-takers, input dealers, and
extension agents
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Encouraging off-takers, especially agro-processors, to provide funding for
extension services
Value Chain Partners and Collaboration
Table 24 Sorghum Value Chain Partners
Financial Input Suppliers
Federal Government
State Government
Research Institutions
Service Providers
Sorghum
Agro-processors: Aba Malting Plant (AMP) and HoneyWell Flour Mill Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: Kaduna state: Soba (84), Ikara (83), Kudan (51),
Giwa (82), Lere (64), Makarfi (56)
Da-Algreen, Tecni Seed, Syngenta Seed, Golden Fertilizer, Interproducts, Jubail Agro Chemicals and Notore Fertilizers
ATA - Sorghum value chain
Kaduna ADP IAR, ICRISAT Union Bank, Sterling Bank, and DEC
Agro-processors: Aba Malting Plant (AMP) and Honey Well Flour Mill Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: Kano state: Dawakin kudu (23), Bebeji (25), Kiru
(27), Gabasawa (30), T/wada (25), Bunkure (15),Tsanyawa (15), Shanono (20), Kumbotso (10), Bichi (10)
Da-Algreen, Tecni Seed, Syngenta Seed, Golden Fertilizer, Interproducts, Jubail Agro Chemicals and Notore Fertilizers
ATA - Sorghum value chain
Kano ADP IAR, ICRISAT Union Bank, Sterling Bank and DEC
Table 25 Sorghum Value Chain Collaboration Matrix
Location Potential Organization
Activity Name and Description State & LGAs to Collaborate
Sorghum
Organizing, training, and managing sorghum out-growers to increase yield and income among small holder farmers and link them to partner processors.
Kaduna state: Soba (84), Ikara (83), Kudan (51), Giwa (82), Lere (64), Makarfi (56)
Aba Malting Plant, Honeywell, IAR, ICRISAT, Syngenta, GES, ATA - Sorghum
Kano state: Dawakin kudu (23), Bebeji (25), Kiru (27), Gabasawa (30), Tsanyawa(15), Shanono(20), T/wada (25), Bunkure (15),Kumbotso(10), Bichi(10)
Sorghum Targets
Table 26 Sorghum FY2015/16 Targets
Indicator Target
Gross margin per unit of land of selected product (US$/ha) $ 410
Number of hectares under improved technologies or management practices as a result of USG assistance
22,523
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Number of farmers and others who have applied new 22,523
Assistance
Number of individuals who have received USG supported short- term agricultural sector productivity or food security training
22,523
Number of food security private enterprises (for profit), producers organizations, water users associations, women's groups, trade and business associations, and community- based organizations (CBOs) receiving USG assistance
900
A8. Agro Inputs
Introduction and Activity Overview
MARKETS II works with smallholder farmers, producer associations, financial institutions,
private sector input suppliers, federal and state governments, and public and private sector
extension services to improve smallholder access to, and use of, inputs through private
sector distribution networks, project demonstrations and training, and timelier purchases.
In FY2016, MARKETS II will continue to work with the project’s networked farmers in a
similar fashion to facilitate access to quality agricultural inputs. We will also continue to
liaise with FMARD on their plans for a new GES program and will adjust our activities
accordingly.
Agro Dealers
In FY2015, MARKETS II modified its existing NAEC training curriculum to include an
agro-dealer component and conducted a ToT for USAID/APEX staff. MARKETS II,
Syngenta, and APEX had a successful pilot partnership in dry-season rice in Sokoto and
Kebbi states, and cocoa in Cross River. We expanded this partnership to include all of our
rice, cocoa, and maize states. In the partnership, Syngenta utilizes demonstration plots to
showcase the results from proper use of PERSUAP compliant agricultural chemicals and
APEX provides training to local agro-input dealers. Using our PoPs, MARKETS II
mobilizes and trains targeted farmers, and supports and monitors their progress. During the
year we also trained USAID/SHARE project field agents and lead farmers on agro-
dealership business management (using the newly developed agro-dealer NAEC
curriculum) and UDP technology in Sokoto and FCT. The objective was to equip
participants with the skills and technologies for stocking, marketing, and use of agro-inputs.
The collaborations with APEX and Syngenta wil continue in FY2016. MARKETS II will
rely on APEX to provide support and training to the agro-dealers to avoid duplication and
provide more efficient utilization of development resources. We will provide ToT and
training materials when requested, and recommend trained, reliable agro-dealers to our
networked farmers.
MARKETS II recognizes the importance of geo-referencing data and presenting data within
a geographic context. The project will have available spatial mapping of demonstration
plots, agro-dealers, and networked value-chain farmers per state. These will be shared with
development projects, extension agents, private sector processors, networked farmers, and
agro-dealers to show locations of potential demand hubs for quality agricultural inputs and
to show locations for where to access quality agricultural inputs.
Seeds and Planting Material
During FY2015, we trained selected lead farmers and their farmer associations as seed out-
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growers (rice, maize, and soybeans) for local seed companies. Mamora, Tecni, Strategic,
Greenspore, Premier Seed, WACOT, and Seed Companies Ltd. provided inputs to our out-
growers. At the same time, MARKETS II trained the farmers on best seed production
practices and provided NAEC training for these farmer associations on basic business
concepts including market awareness, recordkeeping, planning, and saving. We provided
the same support to Nigerian Breweries and two of our sorghum networked groups that
were selected to do trials on their new sorghum hybrid varieties. In addition to working with
seed out-growers, MARKETS II PoPs training incorporates nursery development and
management for our cocoa farmers and stem production and management for our cassava
producers. In FY2015, we demonstrated the use of the low-cost direct paddy seeder, which
saves labor and reduces seed waste, to rice farmers opting not to or unable to use our
preferred nursery and transplanting methods. MARKETS II also identified a source of
appropriately sized paddy nursery transplanters.
In FY2016, the project will continue with our interventions with local seed companies and
Nigerian Breweries. Our planting material efforts in cocoa and cassava will continue as will
our demonstrations of the direct paddy seeder. MARKETS II also will provide
demonstrations of the paddy nursery transplanters if timely arrangements can be made with
the supplier.
Pesticides
MARKETS II takes active steps to minimize our activities’ potential negative effects on the
environment. Throughout FY2015, the project continued with our CPPs trainings for all
networked farmers based on the USAID approved PERSUAP. In collaboration with Harvest
Field Limited and Amajaro Limited, MARKETS II trained youth and other cocoa farmers in
Oyo, Ondo, and Cross River states in proper and safe pesticide application and disposal,
recommended chemicals, and the use of protective equipment with the perspective that the
trainees will augment their incomes by selling spraying services to farmers in the area. In
Oyo state, trained Spray Service Providers (SSPs) are discussing with Syngenta distributors
the possibility of purchasing chemicals on credit. In collaboration with Syngenta, we
continued our farmer-led demonstration plots employing the safe and proper use and
disposal of PERSUAP compliant chemicals.
In FY2016, we will continue collaborating with Syngenta and APEX for the coming dry and
wet seasons on demonstration plots and agro-dealer inputs, and continue training our
networked farmers through the project’s PoPs on safe pesticide use. The trained SSPs will
be monitored for technical competence and business development; we may reorient the
training to agro-dealers and their staffs. We will review the grant requests for boom sprayers
from our cocoa groups and SSPs and expect to award several grants.
Fertilizer
One of the project’s objectives is to improve the efficiency of fertilizer use. In addition to
training and support on crop rotation, incorporation of organic matter, appropriate fertilizer
use (planting of fertilizer rather than broadcasting, and crop-specific fertilizers where
available), and water management, the project promotes Urea Deep Placement (UDP)
technology for rice farmers, which allows them to apply less fertilizer with similar or
improved yields compared to surface application. Following the 2015 approval by the
Federal Government to include Urea Super Granules (USG) in their dry-season GES
program, MARKETS II worked with local fertilizer suppliers and equipment manufacturers
to assure the availability of the USG in redemption centers in Kano, Jigawa, Niger, Kebbi,
and Sokoto states. In these locations, we trained 37,000 farmers on the UDP technology and
21,000 farmers received the USG. During the dry season, MARKETS II continued
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demonstrating UDP technology to its farmers in Niger, Kano, Jigawa, Kebbi, and Sokoto
states and expanded to our Middle Belt region.
During the year, the project met with the Kano ADP and West African Agricultural Productivity
Program (WAAPP) to discuss inclusion of UDP technology in their programs. MARKETS II linked
WAAPP with Interproducts Link, a major USG producer, for WAAPP to access USG for their demo
plots and link their farmers to the supplier. Interproducts Link agreed to provide 10 complimentary
bags of USG for the demo plots while the farmers will pay for an additional 10 bags. In
collaboration with the Jigawa ADP, MARKETS II trained their EAs to use UDP technology in their
agricultural Management Training Plots (MTP). They rolled out the program during the wet season.
MARKETS II also provided UDP technology training to service providers’ staff and extension
agents working on the rice value chain in Taraba state. We trained agro-dealers on UDP technology
in our intervention areas in Kebbi, Sokoto, and Niger states.
To determine the impact of UDP technology on maize and sorghum, demo trials were established in
Kano and Kaduna states. The results will determine the USG fertilizer recommendation for each
crop by building upon the findings from the previous year’s Kano trial.
Throughout FY2015, we continued efforts with vulnerable women, training them to prepare organic
compost fertilizer. A ToT was organized for female farmers from groups previously trained on
household farming and drip irrigation technology in Zuru, Kebbi state. Key messages included that
compost enriches soil by increasing nutrient content, and enhances soil moisture and nutrient
retention; that it is a cheaper means of enriching soil fertility because all of the required materials are
often regarded as waste; and that it can be a source of income by selling compost to other farmers.
For FY2016, MARKETS II will continue emphasizing and recommending the use of USG to our
networked rice farmers, especially in dry-season irrigated areas. We will test farmer acceptability of
the use of briquetted urea (USG) on maize and sorghum through demonstration plots. The team also
will continue to facilitate the supply chain of briquetted urea between farmers, agro-dealers and
suppliers, especially through Interproducts Link Limited. The company is currently selling urea
briquettes in 10 kg bags to farmers and plans to commence converting farmer’s prilled urea into
briquettes for a fee. To ensure the availability of briquetting machines, USG applicators, and DPS
machines, MARKETS II will continue its partnership with the importer Rosedale Global Services
Limited. The project also will work with local fabricators to try to produce the equipment locally.
The project will promote the use of USG injector applicators among youth to offer USG services.
Water
MARKETS II supports the development and dissemination of innovative and appropriate
soil and water management best practices, and farmer adoption of stress-tolerant varieties.
These are incorporated into our PoPs for all of our targeted value chains. MARKETS II also
supports the use of small-scale, fuel efficient irrigation systems, and the development of
irrigation business services.
In FY2015, we signed an implementation agreement with the USAID/SHARE project to
train their field agents and targeted women beneficiaries on drip irrigation technology in
Kebbi and Sokoto states. The participants were trained on the use, installation, and
importance of low-cost locally appropriate drip irrigation such as its efficiency and saving
up to 80 percent of the water compared to the traditional flooding method. We also held a
ToT for Action against Hunger (ACF) on drip irrigation farming. ACF is to step down this
training using our homestead and irrigation farming PoP training manual. Their target
groups are IDPs and farmers from Yobe state. As a result of climate change and erratic
rainfall, in addition to demonstrating a motorcycle-mounted water pump during the dry
season, we began demonstrations in wet-season states. MARKETS II also reviewed grant
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concept papers from several groups requesting irrigation equipment. Pre-award
determination visits were conducted and recommendations made on the type of equipment
and training needed. Field office-approved concept papers were sent to the Chemonics’
Home Office in Washington, D.C. for further review.
In FY2016, MARKETS II will continue to emphasize best practices in soil conservation
using our PoPs, especially the section on “knowing your soil;” site selection and
explanations on best soil types for specific crops; management of crops in different
topographies; types of land preparation including minimum or zero-tillage; management of
poor-gradient soils with the use of terracing to prevent leaching; and proper harvesting to
conserve soil fertility. We will continue demonstrations of motorcycle-mounted water
pumps to dry-season rice farmers and ADPs, and will expand the demonstrations to
drought-prone areas in our Mid-Belt region; drip irrigation and compost training for women
and youth in Kaduna, Sokoto, Jigawa, and Kebbi states; and finalize the awarding of
irrigation equipment grants.
Inoculants and Yield Enhancing Services
To improve crop yields, MARKETS II encourages the use of inoculants by our soybean
farmers. We partner with N2Africa to set up demonstration plots and facilitate the supply of
inoculant to our networked farmers. MARKETS II also is training soybean and cocoa
farmers as beekeepers to provide pollination service providers to increase yields in those
crops, and to improve income through pollination service revenues and honey production.
In FY2016, we will continue to train soybean farmers through our PoP and collaborate with
N2Africa to increase inoculant availability and manage demonstrations plots. We also will
continue beekeeper trainings.
Partners and collaborators under these activities are:
Syngenta Nigeria Limited
Notore Chemicals Limited
Interproducts Links Ltd
Kaffo Mines fertilizer company
Springfield Agro Fertilizers
Indorama
Rosedale Global Services limited
Novus Agro
Hanigha Nigeria Limited
Major Works Limited
Greenspores Agric. Limited
Tafkin Bauna Limited
Jubaili Agro Tech
Harvestfield Industries limited
State Agricultural Development
Programs (ADPs)
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and
Rural Development (FMARD)
Institutes for Agricultural Research,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
International Institute for Tropical
Agriculture.
West Africa Fertilizer Program
World Bank TRIMMING Project
Mamora Seed
Tecniseed
Strategic Seed
Greenspore Seed
Premier Seed
WACOT
Seed Companies Ltd
Nigerian Breweries
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A9. Irrigation
2015/2016 Irrigation Plan
Overview
In 2014/15 season, the focus of the irrigation work was on promoting two low-cost
irrigation technologies suitable for small-scale dry-season activities: drip systems and a
motorcycle engine powered irrigation pump. The drip irrigation system was piloted in
2013/14 with dry-season homestead farming for vulnerable women groups (with average
size plots of 300-400 square meters) for five groups. In 2014/15, we increased the number
of assisted women’s groups to 12, establishing simple drip irrigation plots in Jigawa,
Kebbi, and Kaduna states. Farmers found the drip irrigation demonstrations to be a
technology that they could, and would, adopt.
In 2015/16, we will continue to promote the drip irrigation systems with vulnerable
women’s groups for dry-season vegetable cultivation. Additional demonstration plots will
be established in Kebbi, Jigawa, and Kaduna states, with more focus in Kebbi where
farmers have shown higher interest and adoption rates. We will continue to train selected
women farmer groups on how to use drip irrigation on selected dry-season vegetables (e.g.
onion, tomatoes, pepper, okra, spinach, and other leafy vegetables) to complement wet-
season production and improve family nutrition and income. Also, a lead farmer will be
selected to use their farm as a learning center. Where the groups are cohesive, the group
farm will be used for demonstration and training.
MARKETS II will continue to demonstrate the motorcycle water pump in locations where
this technology is needed, such as for dry-season rice and dry-season maize.
Key Activities for 2015/2016
Demonstrate the motorcycle engine powered irrigation pump at MARKETS II field
days.
Train women and youth on drip irrigation for homestead vegetable cultivation.
Conduct MEF, group dynamics and leadership training for women, youth, and
groups who have been trained on drip irrigation
Irrigation Value Chain Partners and Collaboration
Table 27 Irrigation Partners and Collaboration
Irrigation
Partner Collaboration
Government partners/programs State ADPs and WIA (Women in Agriculture)
Local Service Providers and Private Sector Partners
Tafkin Bauna Farms Ltd (Distributor and service provider on motorcycle pump)
Farmer Associations Networked farmers under MARKETS II for rice value chain
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Irrigation FY2015/16 Targets
Table 28 Irrigation FY2015/16 Targets
Indicators Target
No. of new farmers trained on drip Irrigation 500
No. of farmers exposed to/trained on motorcycle pump technology for irrigation
1000
B. Year 4 Project Implementation: Value Chain Support Activities
B1. Capacity Building
Technical Training
MARKETS II technical training is focused on increasing current and long-term skills for
improving agricultural productivity and revenue, food security, small- and micro-scale
agribusiness skills, and organizational development. Our Training of Trainers increases
the capacity of target beneficiaries and existing trainers from ADP staff, service providers,
other development projects, private sector companies, and individual consultants to train
others on MARKETS II core curricula. These include specific POPs for each value chain,
Group Dynamics and Leadership, Nutrition Enhancement, and the general NAEC and
specific NAECs for aquaculture and agro-dealers. These are reviewed and revised
periodically, most recently in 2014-15.
During the 2014-15 agricultural season, we piloted a “coaching” activity to augment our
training. We select our most effective ADP and service provider extension staff (EAs) to
become coaches. They receive additional project guidance in facilitation and mentoring
skills from our cadre of Master Trainers. The trained coaches, in turn, pass on the learning
to their peers and lead farmers by providing opportunities to observe, experience, and
reflect on agricultural-based concepts.
In 2015-16, the Technical Training team will continue to build the capacity of existing
trainers across all MARKETS II value chains in their respective curriculum and provide
ongoing mentoring support. The Technical Training team will work with our field staff to
provide training and refresher workshops on POPs for EAs and service providers’
agronomists, review curricula, and provide training materials.
Key Activities
Activities to be carried out for the 2015/2016 work plan:
Select participants for Training of Coaches (TOC)
Select and monitor consultant for TOC workshops
Conduct TOC workshops for selected EAs, service providers’ personnel, and other
partners
Conduct spot-checks on coaches’ activities with farmer groups
Conduct spot-checks on pre-season, step down, green field, and Post -harvest
training
B1b. Business Development Activity Overview
Strong and effective producer organizations (POs), small processor groups, and providers
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of support services (private and public) are essential for facilitating long-term sustainable
smallholder farmer commercial operations. In 2014/15, we reviewed, modified, and
disseminated new training materials and methods for Nigeria Agricultural Enterprise
Curriculum (NAEC) and Group Dynamics and Leadership. Working in close collaboration
with partners, especially PIND, we have adapted trainings to specific value chains and
supported their rollout. We also conducted organizational capacity assessments (OCA) to
track selected local service providers’ and farmers associations’ progress. Direct capacity
building support was provided through contracted business development service providers
(BDSPs) to a cross-section of MARKETS II producer and small processor groups,
including our existing grantees.
For the upcoming year, we build upon these experiences. MARKETS II will continue to
provide support in improving the skills of support services (e.g. subcontracted service
providers, state ADPs) to deliver technical support to farmers, and for POs to provide or
improve member services. In the 2015/16 work plan, the majority of MARKETS II
business development resources will be devoted to improving the ability of grantee farmer
associations to make effective long-term commercial use of the granted equipment. The
objective is to improve their members’ and community’s agricultural productivity while
developing community-level agribusiness models for other farmer associations to learn
from and emulate.
The focus through the period October 2015 – September 2016 will be:
Institutional capacity development for MARKETS II local service providers The sustainability of service providers’ activities beyond MARKETS II is paramount. In
the coming year, the project will hold meetings involving service providers, processors,
development agencies, and FMARD to promote linkages. This will also be a good way to
share MARKETS II work with other developing out-grower programs in Nigeria.
Provide business training and capacity building support
Last year, MARKETS II focused on upgrading existing curriculum, developing new
materials, where necessary, and improving training methodology to be more participatory
and integrated with other content areas of the project. NAEC and the Group Dynamics and
Leadership curriculum will remain the anchor for MARKETS II group management and
business training for partners. EA training will continue to be central to this effort. In
2015/16, MARKETS II will expand the use of EAs and other community facilitators,
including lead farmers, who meet the criteria to provide post-training support to
networked farmer groups.
In 2014/15, MARKETS II collaborated with other development projects, such as Fadama
III/AF, IFAD/CBNRMP, SACE, PIND, and DFID/MADE, to expand the use NAEC as an
effective training tool in promoting “agriculture as a business” amongst smallholder
farmers and processors. Partnership in this area will not be limited to donor supported
development projects but also extended to the private sector where possible.
Association development The project focuses on developing the internal capacity of existing associations and
promoting their effectiveness to serve members’ needs, including business linkages and
networking. During the year, MARKETS II will continue to provide targeted capacity
building support to grantees and selected groups through contracted business development
service providers and/or short-term technical assistance. The purpose is to identify and
develop groups to serve as models for others. Exchange learning visits will be promoted.
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Gender & Youth Integration: MARKETS II has a core theme of promoting activities that
increase the beneficial participation of women and youth in agricultural value chains.
Women and youth groups will be identified for capacity development support. We will
ensure our targeted percentage representation of women (50 percent) and youth (30
percent) at scheduled training events. In collaboration with the Household Economic
Strengthening team, we
will support selected
women’s and gender-
friendly associations in
our targeted value
chains through
business and group
enterprise management
training. In conjunction
with the MARKETS II
Access to Finance
team, we will further
replicate the pilot
initiative with LAPO
microfinance bank to
expand business
training and access to
finance. This was
already replicated with DEC microfinance bank. The majority of borrowers in both
organizations are women.
Please see Annex A for complete work plan Gantt charts.
B1c. Capacity Building Value Chain Partners and Collaboration
Table 29 Capacity Building Value Chain Partners and Collaboration
Capacity Building
Partner Collaboration
Government partners/programs Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;
State ADPs
Local Service Providers
EGALF, DDI, REMIF REMS, SAA/SG 2000, Agric. Business Concepts, NANTS, Devass Agro, Conservation Alliance Nigeria, Pricewell Agrext, Arkshore Ltd Business Support Services Providers - Toki Mabogunje and Co (TMC), Partners for Development (PFD), DDI, REMIF REMS, Agric Business Concepts, Primus Preston
Farmer Associations All networked farmers’ associations under MARKETS II; MARKETS II grantees
Other PIND, IFAD/CBNRMP, LAPO Microfinance Bank, FADAMA III, DFID/MADE; DEC Microfinance Bank, FORTIS Microfinance Bank
Training of women and youth on microenterprise fundamentals Mothers with infants were not left out, and they learned how to start or improve a business.
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B1d. Capacity Building Targets
Table 30 Capacity Building FY2015/16 Targets
Indicator Target
Score, in percent, of combined key areas of organization capacity amongst USG direct and indirect local implementing partners.
0.852
Number of MSMEs receiving business development services from USG assisted sources
400,000
Number of producers organizations, water users associations, trade and business associations, and community-based organizations (CBOs) receiving USG assistance
16,730
B2. Agricultural Finance
2015-2016 Action Plan: Agricultural Finance
Introduction/Activity Overview
MARKETS II agricultural finance goal is to facilitate access to financial services and
market linkages for small- and medium-scale farmers, producer associations, processors,
SMSEs, input dealers,
equipment suppliers,
and fabricators across
project value chains.
The proposed work
plan continues to build
on achievements from
MARKETS, BtM2, and
MARKETS II and will
address lending
institution partners’
capacity gaps to serve
the agricultural sector.
In 2014/2015, the
program concentrated
on building the
microfinance bank partners’ capacities, rather than commercial banks, as MFBs (e.g.
LAPO, DEC) demonstrated commitment to improving the agro-entrepreneurs’ lives by
providing loans to project farmers. Additionally, implementation agreements were
renewed or signed with banks showing commitment to the agriculture sector.
The Access to Finance team will increase emphasis on linking MFB partners to
commercial banks for wholesale loans, in addition to capacity building. Farmers will also
be trained in small business and loan management in addition to the ongoing NAEC
training. The team will also continue to replicate successes, including with small MFBs
(e.g. D/Kudu, Warawa and possibly Fortis MFB). For example, the collaboration with the
Business Development unit in the Niger Delta brought together lending institutions (e.g.
Bank of Agriculture and Lift Above Poverty Organization) to form business linkages is
considered a model for replication.
MARKETS II will maintain its membership and participation in the Microfinance
Advisory Board of the Central Bank of Nigeria to be up-to-date on industry developments
Female farmers transport cocoa pods after harvest in Ondo State
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as well as contribute to the Federal government’s initiatives in agriculture, SMEs, and
microfinance.
As a sustainability strategy, the project is working closely with, and building the capacities
of, LAPO, DEC, WDI, Fortis, and other microfinance partners in NAEC and agricultural
value chain finance. These institutions will integrate these curricula into their staff training
programs and become part of their pre-loan training prior to any disbursement. We are
also linking these institutions to serve project partners and beneficiaries.
Key Activities for year 2015/2016
Meetings and Strategic Partnership Formation:
Engage identified partners on 2015/2016 activities and sign or renew
implementation agreements
Increase focus on LAPO, DEC, Dawakin Kudu MFB, Warawa MFB, Fortis MFB,
WD MFB, Grooming Center MFB, BoI, and BoA because of their agricultural
lending products and willingness to lend to the agricultural sector. This also
applies to data reporting from these institutions due to traceability and ease of
reporting to USAID. Data from other financial institutions will also be reported
when available
Engage IFDC, input dealers, BoA, Fortis, DEC, and other partner financial
institutions to address issues related to loans for agro-input dealers; partner with
TAK Agro, a subsidiary of TAK Assets Management Ltd, on input credit to
farmers, including mechanization
Continue to organize stakeholders meetings aimed at establishing pilot programs
across value chains, and consolidate successful pilots in all regions, similar to what
was done in Niger Delta with LAPO and PIND partners.
MARKETS II will take advantage of partners’ programs targeted at facilitating
access to finance for youth and women to expand access to credit activities.
Work with groups to encourage them to organize credit within their cooperatives
(e.g. input credit, facilitation of access to market)
Work with CBN and NIRSAL to build their staff capacity in NAEC and integrate
NAEC within their training curricula; take advantage their programs to increase
farmer’s access to credit from banks and the benefit of interest draw back; continue
participation on the CBN Microfinance Advisory Board
Participate in joint loan monitoring and recovery with partner financial institutions
to support loan recovery
Pursue MARKETS II sustainability strategy where partner financial institutions
continue business relationship with farmers, agro-processors, and others. This
involves capacity building of the partners using NAEC and agricultural value chain
training.
Partner with other donor-funded programs sharing similar objectives (e.g.
IFAD/RUFIN, Propcom)
Design and implement training program to develop cooperative savings, encourage
savings within farmers groups, and strengthen women and gender issues on access
to finance
Financial Services team to continue with MARKETS II staff orientation on current
issues such as NIRSAL and other CBN programs
Capacity Building:
Continue training partner MFBs on NAEC and agricultural value chain training
modules. LAPO and DEC were trained; will continue to train Fortis, WD MFB,
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Dawakin Kudu, and Warawa. The unit will work with LAPO, DEC, BoA, WD
MFB and Fortis MFB banks to identify further training needs of their agricultural
lending staff and implement the training on a cost share basis.
Train borrowers on loan management, record keeping, financial management, and
other identified areas of weakness in collaboration with BDS
Prospective loan beneficiaries will be educated on the importance of crop and
other agriculture-related insurance and agricultural credit guarantee schemes of
the FG through the CBN and others
Organize capacity building programs using NAEC for financial institutions’ staff
which agreed to participate in pilot programs similar to Niger Delta; loan
beneficiaries will be trained using the same tool. These lending institutions will
embed NAEC apply it to their pre-loan training programs
Data Collection and Analysis:
Collect performance data on loan disbursements from partner financial institutions
on a quarterly basis and report to M&E for input into the quarterly report.
Key Lessons Learned:
Many farmers want to access loans without fulfilling the requisite financial
obligations such as making equity contributions. Through the credit needs
assessment, we were able to identify and encourage business-minded farmers
among the groups and recommend them to lenders.
Commercial banks prefer, or are more interested in, lending to processors and
better-organized and structured players along the value chain and are less
interested in farmer groups.
Lack of understanding of agricultural dynamics from both farmers (borrowers) and
lending institutions (banks)
Instability of NIRSAL/CBN policy is affecting commercial banks from lending to
the sector due to perceived risk by the banks.
The unwillingness of some commercial banks to lend to farmers without any
commitment of an up-taker to buy produce from farmers.
New Ideas and Opportunities
MARKETS II will support intra-value chain financing of inputs to producer groups
where possible (e.g. Armajaro distributes subsidized inputs to cocoa farmers, the
farmer repay via cocoa beans at harvest time; WACOT gave seed and fertilizer to
its rice seed growers in Kano for two years and farmers repaid with produce after
harvest).
MARKETS II will support resource generation by farmers internally through
cooperatives and savings associations.
Work with financial institutions willing to develop new products to address buy
back challenges, working with farmers and the agro-processor and other actors
along the value chain
Encourage farmers to instill a savings culture in their activities which may ease
their access to finance problems from conventional lending institutions
Encourage and facilitate input credit to networked farmers through proposed
partnership with TAK Agro
2015/2016 Targets:
The credit target for the period 2015/2016 is 200,000 loans valued at N600 million.
This has been carefully arrived at with due consultation and considering the fact it
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is virtually the last reporting period of the project.
Agricultural Finance Value Chain Partners and Collaboration:
Table 31 Agricultural Finance Value Chain Partners and Collaboration
Agricultural Finance
Partner
Government partners/ programs
• Central Bank of Nigeria
• Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk-Sharing System for Agricultural
Lending (NIRSAL)
• USAID Development Credit Authority (DCA)
Commercial and State Banks
• Ecobank
• Diamond bank
• Union Bank of Nigeria
• Access Bank
• First Bank Plc
• Sterling bank
• Unity bank
• Wema bank
• Ja’iz bank
• Bank of Agriculture
Microfinance Banks/Institutions
• FORTIS MFB
• LAPO/LARDI
• DEC
• WDI MFB
Other donor programs • IFAD RUFIN program, PropCom, NEXTT, STEER
Other partners • USAID Embassy Sokhtul Mobile
Potential Partners
Growing Business MFB
Access Bank Plc
TAK Asset Management Ltd
D/Kudu and Warawa MFBs
B3. Government and External Relations
Overview and Strategy
MARKETS II has become a major reference in the agribusiness industry in Nigeria,
earning favorable mention when productivity, as well as farm-to-markets dynamics in
Nigeria is being discussed. Both public and private sector players in the industry have
come to look up to MARKETS II for direction. For example, MARKETS II opinion is
sought when key decisions in the relevant commodity value chains are being taken. It,
therefore, becomes imperative that MARKETS II evolves approaches and strategies to
continually engage these organizations to provide requested guidance and support.
The External Relations team’s objective is to develop a positive image of MARKETS II
with stakeholders and the public. This is achieved through constructive engagement,
highlighting the project’s activities, challenges, and achievements, providing clear advice
and suggestions on MARKETS II intervention areas, as well as assisting FMARD to
strengthen its Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA).
The project is highly respected in the agribusiness community as a result of our
achievements in productivity increases, particularly in rice. USAID encourages our strong
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relationships with the public sector as well as with the private sector as drivers of the
agricultural sector. With the recent change in government, MARKETS II is proactively
briefing new agricultural officials on our partnership and historical relationship with
Federal and state governments, such as government requests to collaborate on policy
issues. For example, in 2013, MARKETS II provided nine consultants to work with
UNIDO to design the Staple Crop Processing Zone (SCPZ) program. At a rice millers’
forum in November 2013, the Honorable Minister of Agriculture specifically requested
MARKETS II assistance to develop a plan for the proposed paddy aggregation centers
(PAC), resulting in implementation. In July 2015, MARKETS II was invited to participate
in the FMARD committee formed on the President’s directive, “Revitalization of
Agricultural Extension System in Nigeria.” The committee’s report has been submitted to
the Permanent Secretary for onward transmission to the President. MARKETS II responds
regularly to FMARD support requests.
Additionally, we continually coordinate with other development projects working in
project target commodities and states to ensure program consistency and avoid duplication
of efforts. For example: (1) IFAD/VCDP requested clarification of MARKETS II areas of
operation in Ebonyi for them to potentially address program gaps, and; (2) ongoing
consultations with JICA, IFAD, and CARI/GIZ will determine concrete working
arrangements with the Niger Agricultural Mechanization and Development Agency
(NAMDA) to coordinate work in the rice sector in Niger state.
In the first quarter of FY16, implementation partners working on the same value chains in
MARKETS II target areas will be inventoried, and similar forum will be created for
improved collaboration.
Key Activities for 2015/2016
Signing & tracking of IAs
Work with regional offices and directors to conclude and sign Implementation
Agreements
Track status of IAs on quarterly basis
Interaction with state officials
Engage partner states’ officials as well as IPs to create awareness about the project,
our activities in their states, and areas of collaboration
Coordinate MD’s visits to partner states’ commissioners of agriculture
Participate in state and regional quarterly stakeholders workshops
Organize bi-annual review and capacity building meetings with partner ADP
program managers and extension directors
Collaboration with FMARD
Follow up and provide technical assistance to the Paddy Aggregation Centers
(PAC) program
Undertake quarterly field visits to monitor implementation progress of PACs
Attend GES Working Group meetings to discuss issues relevant to MARKETS II
Facilitate collaborative activities between Fadama III and MARKETS II
Work with AETA of FMARD to hold the National Agricultural Extension Forum
Coalition of development partner projects meetings
Attend quarterly meetings
Undertake field visits to monitor implementation progress
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Collate Implementation Partners’ (IPs) activities in MARKETS II states
Engage IPs for possible collaboration
Meetings with research institutes and NCAM
Renew project annual steering committee meeting with research institutes
Follow up with issues arising from committee meetings
Share information among relevant MARKETS II staff
Quarterly summary for FGN/SG
In collaboration with the Communications unit, provide FMARD and partner states
with a quarterly report summary
Ad-hoc requests from FMARD
Undertake ad-hoc tasks requested by FMARD through EGE
National Council on Agriculture
Participate in NCA when scheduled
Media
In collaboration with the Communications unit, organize activities to further the
sustainability of MARKETS II activities
Partners
FMARD Agricultural Transformation Agenda team
Fadama III
Governments of partner states
PIND
Donor agencies including IFAD, World Bank, JICA, GIZ, AfricaRice
Media houses
USAID/Nigeria
Research institutes/NCAM
Anticipated M&E data challenges and/or proposed enhancement
Ministry officials’ inability and/or unwillingness to provide accurate and timely
information
B4. Youth, Gender, and Vulnerable Groups
The MARKETS II Household Economic Strengthening (HES) activities are designed to
ensure that women and men (gender), youth, and vulnerable groups benefit from project
interventions and achieve equitable outcomes. In 2015-2016, the project will continue to
use a gender lens while working in the seven value chains and seeki to identify and
address gender constraints to participation in commercial agriculture, such as limited
access to land, finance, extension, and inputs. Activity objectives also include support to
project staff to address who participates in project activities, who benefits, and how gender
and other social identities impact project participation.
Limited land ownership by women in MARKETS II project states inhibits their crop
production opportunities. As land ownership provides collateral to secure access to credit,
women without land and limited resources cannot purchase inputs for crop production. To
address these constraints the project will continue to recommend activities to improve
inclusion and accessibility to project participation (e.g. advocate to community leaders to
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lease land to women farmers groups). To achieve a greater balance, overall, of women and
men who benefit from project activities, MARKETS II will continue our prior work
promoting job and income creation through farming and non-farming agricultural
activities such as service provision, women’s adoption of new technologies, micro- and
small-scale processing, and marketing. Similarly, we will intensify our partnership with
the ADPs to increase the number of female extension agents and women and youth lead
farmers to promote knowledge sharing among themselves and with farmer groups.
MARKETS II employs several strategies to help farmers increase yield including
utilization of best agronomic practices, relevant mechanization, and the timely application
of appropriate inputs. Additionally, the project is building the capacity of selected farmers
(women and youth) as beekeepers to provide crop pollination services for soybeans and
cocoa. Beekeeping training will develop farmers’ skills on improved bee keeping practices
and group strengthening for honey production. Training includes practical apiary
management. Farmers then apply the knowledge gained from the training in their
operations for increased productivity, increased income, nutrition, and enhanced
livelihood. Our main objective for the beekeepers is to use bees to increase crop yields for
soybeans and cocoa. In 2015-2016- Pollinators trained in 2015 will be supported to
engage with farmers in a way that they can provide effective service and document result.
This year women farmers will specifically be trained as Bee Keepers for honey production
and pollinators. This is expected to increase women and youth participation in agricultural
value chain activities, while contributing to MARKETS II goal to increase farmers’ yields.
An additional objective is to have beekeeping groups develop into models for adaptive
learning and farmer business expansion.
Youth Development
In 2015-2016,
MARKETS II will
continue to strengthen
youth programming,
participation, and
partnership by directly
engaging youth and
integrating them in all
value chains of the
project. Among other
youth-specific
activities, HES supports
the development of
youth-led fish farming
businesses by
equipping them with
knowledge and linkages to inputs. The project will also support youth in services
provision throughout Nigeria in areas such crop spraying and beekeepers’ pollination
service for soybean and cocoa crops. The project will support youth in agricultural
mechanization activities.
Nutrition
In 2014-2015, the nutrition module was revised and integrated into in-season and post-
harvest activities of selected value chains’ PoPs to promote the importance of dietary
diversification. In this current year, specific household nutrition training, including
Members of Goningora Women Multipurpose Cooperative harvesting and peeling maize in Kaduna State.
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cooking demonstrations and hygiene, will be conducted for women farmers and micro-
processors. Nutrition information will also be embedded into all MEF training for IDPs,
youth, and women groups.
Internally Displaced Persons
Activities of insurgents increased in 2014 and severely disrupted livelihood activities in
the Northeast. The insurgency led to displacement of farmers and their families, mainly to
camps, from states in the Northeast to MARKETS II project states. In February and March
2015, the project conducted assessments of IDP camp and contacted other agencies
working with IDPs to determine areas of support.
The assessments resulted in an innovative, cross-cutting training activity that integrates
microenterprise development (MEF) and best practices in nutrition and hygiene using the
enhanced nutrition manual. The training objective is to provide support for livelihoods
diversification or livelihoods re-establishment of those disrupted or destroyed by
displacement. We have empowered vulnerable households to combat malnutrition and
poor hygiene in crisis situations. The trainings are focused on selected IDPs in the FCT,
Benue, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Kano, and Taraba.
In 2016, MARKETS II will continue building camp-based IDP capacity, especially
women and youth in business skills, nutrition, hygiene, and sanitation. Participants will be
able to generate income to maintain their families as well as manage the camp
environment to prevent disease. An integrated approach to livelihoods and nutrition will
result in improved behavior change for food insecure households, particularly the
utilization of limited food sources in camp situations. Additionally, the project will seek
active support from other partners to meet immediate nutrition needs of malnourished
children in the camps.
Key Activities:
Gender:
Train extension workers and service providers on gender integration
Complete a gender review of MARKETS II project
Nutrition:
Conduct training on integrated nutrition for women small-scale processors and
farmers
Adapt nutrition behaviour change communication (BCC) materials for distribution
during value chain trainings
Work in partnership with NFRRI to engage women processors in fish-based value
addition
Internally Displaced Persons:
Conduct MEF/Nutrition training for IDPs in Kano, Taraba, Nasarawa, Kaduna,
and Benue
Conduct post-training follow up with IDPs to determine uptake
Collaborate with Action Against Hunger, TY Danjuma Foundation, and Victims
Support Fund to engage IDPs in skills and micro-credit support
Youth (Age 18-29):
Train youth contract sprayers on microenterprise fundamentals and nutrition
(cocoa, sorghum, maize)
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Train youth micro-processors on improved processing of cassava, soybean,
sorghum, and nutrition
Work with value chain advisors and managers to ensure youth representation in
pre-season, in-season and post-harvest activities
Women:
Train women micro-processors on improved processing of cassava, rice, soybean,
sorghum, maize, and nutrition.
Monitor women groups awarded grants for processing activities
Work with value chain advisors and managers to ensure women representation
(50percent) in pre-season, in-season and post-harvest activities
Train women on improved fish processing in Jigawa, Cross River, and Oyo states
Bee Keeping/Pollination:
Train women and female youth soybean and cocoa farmers on beekeeping and
group dynamics for honey and pollination services
Monitor demonstration apiaries and beekeeper groups
Supervise beekeeping activities, honey production, and delivery of pollination
services to farmers
Train beekeeper cooperatives on MEF/Nutrition
Technology:
Identify and link processing groups to appropriate, locally available equipment for
micro-processing of soybeans, sorghum, and cassava
Work with aquaculture specialist to demonstrate appropriate smoking kilns and
insulated fish handling boxes to women
Access to finance:
Work with credit team to link women and youth micro-processors to financial
institutions for credit
Table 32 Vulnerable Groups FY2015/16 Targets
2015-2016 Targets
Number of women trained on beekeeping 250
Number of pollinators offering service 110
Number of women microprocessors trained 3,000
Number of youth trained on MEF 5,000
Number of IDPs trained on MEF/Nutrition 7,000
FTF 3.1.9-1: Number of people trained in child health and nutrition through USG-supported programs (S)
50,000
Indicators
Custom: Number of people trained in nutrition through USG-supported program
Definition: Number of participants in nutrition training provided through USG
supported program during reporting year. This include during post-harvest
training, Micro enterprise fundamentals, improved micro processing training for
micro processors, homestead farming training
Partners
Research Institutes (FIIRO, NIFRRI)
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Kano Fisheries Institute Bagauda
State ADPS
IFAD
PIND
IITA (Youth Agriprenuers)
Africa Community Bridge Foundation/ CBN EDC
Victims Support Funds- Nigeria Government
B4a. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Work Plan (Year 4)
The previous outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Nigeria was first
reported in Sambawa farms, Kaduna state, on January 22, 2006. It was later confirmed in
fourteen (14) states and the Federal Capital Territory affecting 35 Local Government
Areas (LGAs) in the country. The private sector, GON, and International Non-
Governmental Organizations worked together to ensure that the 2006 outbreak was
contained and to prevent the spread to humans, resulting in eradication.
Despite the containment of the 2006-2008 outbreaks, HPAI returned. As of August 2015,
there have been confirmed reports of the disease on poultry farms in twenty (20) states,
affecting 79 LGAs (more than 10 per cent of the country). More than 1 million birds were
culled. However, there is potential for more infections which would result in serious
economic losses in the poultry industry and possible threat to human life. Of the affected
states, MARKETS II has a strong presence in Kano, Jigawa, and Kaduna in the North. The
threat is equally very high in Plateau and Bauchi states.
It is increasingly important that a well-articulated and effective management and control
of Bird Flu is critical for the livelihoods and food security of poultry farmers and farming
communities in Nigeria. Presently, the virus is re-emerging after containment coupled
with very weak biosecurity systems in place. There are increasing concerns of potential
mutation that would result in human-to-human transmission.
Overview and Strategy
The Government of Nigeria through its Ministries of Agriculture, Health and Information
began addressing the 2015 Avian Influenza resurgence threat that was recorded in a Live
Bird Market (LBM) in Lagos, Nigeria. Although the GON is confident that the current
outbreak is not out of control, it has indicated that assistance is required to effectively
contain the spread of AI in the current states as well as in non-affected neighboring states.
USAID mandated MARKETS II to develop an action plan to support the GON. In March
2015, MARKETS II conducted refresher Training of Trainers workshops in Kano and
Ibadan for 141 practitioners from federal, state, quarantine services, and the ministries of
information and health. We focused on disease surveillance, biosecurity principles for
farms and LBMs, depopulation, use of PPEs, and GPS in disease tracking and reporting.
The project conducted follow-up training in Bauchi, Plateau, Kano, Jigawa, and Kaduna
states targeting poultry farmers, Live Birds Markets (LBM) operators, community
livestock health workers, and state ministry and ADP staff.
In FY 2015/2016, we will continue to support the GON to contain the outbreak. The HPAI
work plan includes organizing targeted trainings and distribution of communication
materials to strengthen capacities of local technical staff and farmers in handling HPAI
across the country. Furthermore, MARKETS II also developed training materials on
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biosecurity for backyard poultry to be incorporated into the project’s agronomic Packages
of Practices (POP).
The impact of these activities will be monitored and tracked in MARKETS II M&E
system by developing and incorporating tools into data capturing templates.
Key Activities for Year 4
Training poultry farmers, LBM operators, community and animal health workers,
and members of the Poultry Association of Nigeria in targeted states on public
health aspects of biosecurity, potential transmission of disease to human
populations, and basic knowledge of AI and its prevention and control strategy
Training MARKETS II farmers through TOT on the essentials of HPAI as part of
the project’s ongoing agronomic practices training
Training MARKETS II farmers on improved hygiene and sanitation in immediate
household environment and farm premises to ensure protection of backyard
poultry farms and households
Training health and veterinary officers on basic knowledge of AI and its
prevention and control strategy
Training stakeholders on chicken movement from farm to market, general
biosecurity in farms and markets, control measures at and for live bird markets
(LBMs) operators
Training stakeholders on PPEs in the containment and depopulation of HPAI
Maintain communication with FAO and other donor agencies on the national and
regional situation, early AI case recognition and rapid reporting, and AI outbreak
containment
Provide accurate information to the general public through distribution of printed
materials and training backyard poultry farmers on HPAI
Continue to attend donor partners meeting to assess and determine the phase of
HPAI in the country
Provide information to the public on HPAI on where to seek advice for suspected
AI
Increase the awareness of MARKETS II farmers in the targeted states by including
HPAI as part of SPs deliverables
Please see Annex A for complete work plan Gantt charts.
ANNEX A
Complete Work Plan Gantt Charts
MARKETS II Year 4 Aquaculture - Niger Delta Southern Regional Office
Activity Tasks/Sub-tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person1.1 Renewal of IAs with existing fish farmer group/firm partners in Edo, Delta, and Cross River states
MARKETS II staff; ECFA CAFAN-CRS, Cross River ADP,
Delta ADP, Edo ADP 3 IAs signed Kayode/John
1.2 Identification of new fish farmers group/firm partners in Delta, Cross River, and Edo states
MARKETS II staff; TBD4 new partners
identified John
1.3 Develop IAs for new association/firm partners in Edo, Cross River, and Delta states
MARKETS II staff; TBD4 IAs developed Kayode
1.4 Signing of IAs with new partners in Edo and Delta states
MARKETS II staff; TBD IAs signed and completed with 4 new
partnersKayode/John
1.5 Develop TOR and engage service provider for the provision of technical support for 3000 (old and new) fish farmers in the Niger Delta (Cross River 1,000: Edo and Delta 2,000)
MARKETS II staff
2 TORs developed; 2 service providers
engagedKayode/GSF
1.6 Monitor and supervise the activities of the service provider in Delta, Edo, and Cross River states
MARKETS II/PIND staff 2 subcontracts monitored and
supervisedKayode/John
2.1 Organize meeting of relevant stakeholders on the development of improved broodstock of clarias
MARKETS II/PIND staff; NIOMR/NIFFR, LASU, service
providers (Durante, Brafin, Belem) and hatchery operators
1 meeting organized Kayode/Saeed/John
2.2 Design and implement intervention according to identified gaps in the fish hatcheries in Delta, Cross Rivers, Edo, and Ondo states
STTA, MARKETS II & PIND staff; hatchery operators Hachery activities
designed and implemented
Kayode/Saeed/John
3.1 Monitoring and assessment of catfish demonstration pond management in Delta state
MARKETS II staff; PIND, UPFFA, Liberty, CAFAN
UGHELLI, UUFFA, Camp 74, VITALFEEDS, TOPFEEDS
3 demo ponds established John
3.2 Identify and mobilize new partners in Ondo, Edo, and Cross River states for the second phase of demo pond scale up
MARKETS II/PIND staffsNew partners
engaged John
3.3 Conduct organizational capacity assessment for new aquaculture groups for the second phase of demo pond scale up
STTA, MARKETS II
4 groups assessed Emeka/John
3-3 Conduct demo pond/NAEC TOT for new local service providers in Ondo, Edo, and Cross River states
MARKETS II/PIND staff, SPs, STTA Local service
providers trained John
3.4 Establish and monitor demo pond in Ondo, Edo, and Cross River states
MARKETS II/PIND staff, SPs, STTA.
3 demo ponds established in Ondo, Edo, and Cross River
states
John
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MARKETS II Year 4 Aquaculture - Niger Delta Southern Regional Office
Activity Tasks/Sub-tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person4.1 Engage consultant and conduct training on water quality management, fish health, and disease control for new association partners in Delta, Edo, and Ondo states
MARKETS II staff, STTA, PIND, fish farmer groups
Consultant engaged and training
conducted in 3 statesKayode/John
4.2 Pre/ In season aquaculture TOT for new fish farmers in Edo, Delta, and Cross River state
MARKETS II staff 400 lead farmers trained Amoo/John
4.3 Harvest and post-harvest TOT for new fish farmers in Edo, Delta, and Cross River state
MARKETS II staff 400 lead farmers trained Amoo/John
5.1 Data collection for quarterly report from association/firm partners in Delta, Cross Rivers, and Edo states
MARKETS II staff, fish farmer groups Quarterly data
collected John
5.2 Training of service provider new staff and new EAs on the use of GPS and data capturing tools in Cross Rivers, Edo, and Delta states
MARKETS II staff, EAs, service providers EAs and service
providers trained Joseph
5.3 Aquaculture cost, yield, and income survey in Cross Rivers, Edo, and Delta states
STTA, MARKETS II staffSurvey conducted Joseph
6.1 Follow up of credit applications from fish farmers in Delta state to LAPO, Agricultural Development Bank, BoA, etc.
MARKETS II/PIND staff, financial institutions Loan disbursed to fish
farmers Farouk/Wasiu
6.2 Scale up of aquaculture loan products to other fish farmers groups in Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Edo, and Cross Rivers states
MARKETS II/PIND staff, financial institutions Loan disbursed to fish
farmers Farouk/Wasiu
7.
Tech
nolo
gy
Dep
loym
ent 7.3 Conduct demonstration for
motorcycle-powered water pumping technology to new farmer groups in Edo state
STTA, MARKETS II staff
Demonstration conducted Felicity
8.
Stak
ehol
der
Mee
tings
8.1 Organize meetings of relevant stakeholders in aquaculture value chain in the Niger Delta region
MARKETS II staff, EAs, service providers
2 meetings organized Kayode/John
9.1 Build the capacity of new ADP EAs in extension delivery for fish farmers
STTA, MARKETS II staff, fish farmer groups, EAs ADP EAs trained Amoo/John
9.2 Enhance the capacity building of WIA in extension service delivery to support female youth fish farmers in the Niger Delta region
STTA, MARKETS II staff, fish farmer groups, EAs
WIA trained Amoo/John
9. G
over
nmen
t R
elat
ions
6. A
cces
s to
Fi
nanc
e5.
Mon
itorin
g an
d Ev
alua
tion
4. P
rodu
cer C
apac
ity
Bui
ldin
g/A
ssoc
iatio
n D
evel
opm
ent
MARKETS II Year 4 Aquaculture Midbelt and Southern Regional Offices
Activity Tasks/Sub-tasks Partners and Resources Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person
1.1 Renewal of IAs with existing aquaculture association/firm partners in Oyo, Ondo, and Kwara states
CAFAN-Oyo, AFFAN-KW, AFFAN-Ondo, Skretting, GCL, Azemor, Durante, MARKETS II
staff
7 IAs signed and completed with
partners
1.2 Identification of new aquaculture association/firm partners
Service providers and ADPs, MARKETS II/PIND staff
5 new partners identified
1.3 Signing of IAs with new partners Newly identified partners, MARKETS II staff
5 IAs signed and completed with new
partners1.4 Develop TOR and engage Service Provider for the provision of tehcnical support to 3000 new aquaculture farmers in Oyo, Ondo, and Kwara States
MARKETS II/Grant staffTOR completed and
service provider engaged
2. G
rant
and
Su
bcon
trac
ts 2.3 Monitoring aquaculture grantees MARKETS II staff
Grant monitoring completed
3.1 Develop MOU on collaboration with NIOMR/NIFFR for linkgage of farmers to source of improved broodstock of Clarias/tilapia
MARKETS II/PIND, NIFFR, NIOMR 1 TOR developed Saeed/John/PIND
3.2 Implementation of intervention plan on linkage of fish farmers to source of improved broodstock
MARKETS II/PIND, NIOMR/NIFFR/FFAs Implementation
strategy commencedKayode/ Saeed/
John/PIND
4.1 Conduct training (TOT) on improved aquaculture production practices through the use of lead fish farmers for new association partners in the SW and NC regions
State ADPs and service provider; MARKETS II Staff 440 lead farmers
trained Saeed
4.2 Monitor step-down training on improved aquaculture management practices through the use of lead fish farmers for new association partners in the SW and NC regions
MARKETS II/ADPs, service providers
2,860 farmers trained Saeed
4.3 Conduct intensive follow up training on water quality management, fish health, and disease control for existing association partners in Oyo, Ondo, and Kwara states
CAFAN-Oyo, AFFAN-KW, AFFAN-Ondo, STTA-Local,
MARKETS II/ADP staff, service providers 75 farmers trained
4.4 Develop SOW and engage consultant for training of all-male (monosex) culture of tilapia to new partners/groups in Southwest and Northwest regions
MARKETS II staff
1 SOW developed
1. Im
plem
enta
tion
Agr
eem
ents
(IA
s)
and
Subc
ontr
acts
Kayode/Saeed
3. B
rood
stoc
k D
evel
opm
ent a
nd
Hat
cher
y M
anag
emen
t
4. P
rodu
cer C
apac
ity B
uild
ing/
Ass
ocia
tion
Dev
elop
men
t
MARKETS II Year 4 Aquaculture Midbelt and Southern Regional Offices
4.5 Conduct training on all-male (monosex) culture of tilapia for new partners in Oyo, Ondo, Kwara states and Northwest region
CAFAN-Oyo, AFFAN-KW, AFFAN-Ondo, MARKETS II/ADP
staff, service providers 100 farmers trained
6. M
onito
ring
and
Eval
uatio
n 6.1 Conduct aquaculture cost, yield, and income survey of association partners in Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Jigawa, Kwara, Kano, and Sokoto states
CAFAN-Oyo, AFFAN-KW, AFFAN-Ondo, MARKETS II/ADP
staff, service providersCost, income, and
yield survey completed
Suleiman/Saeed/ M and E
7.1 Facilitate linkage of fish farmers to banks and financial institutions
BOA, LAPO, FIRSTBANK, MFBs, MFIs, CAFAN-Oyo, AFFAN-KW, AFFAN-Ondo,
MARKETS II staff
180 farmers introduced to banks
7.2 Follow up approval and disbursement of loans to fish farmers
BOA, LAPO, FIRSTBANK, MFBs, MFIs, CAFAN-Oyo, AFFAN-KW, AFFAN-Ondo,
MARKETS II staff
180 loans disbursed to fish farmers
7. A
cces
s to
Cre
dit
Farouk/Femi
MARKETS II Year 4 Northern Regional Office Aquaculture
Activity Tasks/Sub-tasks Partners and Resources Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person1.1 Develop IAs for new association/firm partners in Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, and Sokoto states
NRO, Kano Fisheries Institute, GCL 2 IAs developed SSS
1.2 Signing of IAs with aquaculture association/firm partners in Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, and Sokoto states
GCL, NRO, Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, and Sokoto ADPs 2 IAs signed
1.3 Identification of new aquaculture association/firm partners
Service providers and ADPs; NRO 2 partners identified
1.4 Signing of IAs with new partners Newly identified partners; NRO 2 IAs signed
2. B
rood
St
ock
Dev
elop
men
t an
d H
atch
ery
Man
agem
ent 2.1 Implementation of intervention plan
on linkage of fish farmers to source improved broodstock and fingerlings
NRO, GCL
2500 farmers linked
Maryam/NRO
3.1 Conduct training on improved aquaculture management practices
Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Sokoto ADPs, NRO and service
providers500 lead farmers trained Maryam/NRO
3.2 Conduct training on improved fingerling production and hatchery management techniques of Clarias for new selected farmers in Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Sokoto states
NRO, SP, Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Sokoto ADPs
500 Farmers trained Maryam/NRO
3.3 Conduct training on water quality management, fish health, and disease control
NRO, SP, Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Sokoto ADPs 500 Farmers trained
3.4 Follow up training on water quality management, fish health, and disease control
NRO, SP, Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Sokoto ADPs 500 Farmers trained
3.5 Conduct training on improved fish handling and transportation practices for fry, fingerlings, brooder for association partners in Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Sokoto states
NRO, SP, Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Sokoto ADPs
1000 Farmers trained
3.6 Conduct training on all-male (monosex) culture of tilapia in Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Sokoto states
NRO, SP, Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Sokoto ADPs 1000 Farmers trained
4.
Mon
itorin
g an
d Ev
alua
tion 4.1 Conduct aquaculture cost, yield, and
income survey of association partners in Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Sokoto states
NRO, SP, Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Sokoto ADPs
Income and yield survey completed NRO/M&E
5.
Acc
ess
to
Fina
nce 5.1 Follow up on loan disbursement to
fish farmersNRO, SP, Kano, Kaduna,
Jigawa, Sokoto ADPs Loan monitored Maryam/Bello
Maryam/NRO
Godson, SSS
Maryam/NRO
1. Im
plem
enta
tion
Agr
eem
ents
(IA
s) a
nd
Subc
ontr
acts
3. A
quac
ultu
re P
rodu
ctio
n Tr
aini
ngs
MARKETS II Year 4 Maize: Wet Season Northern Regional Office
Activity Tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person
1.1 Market survey NRO, SP 7 markets visited and prices collected
1.2 Stakeholders meeting
NRO, SP, GCOL, NOVUM, FEEDTECH, AFEX, banks, IAR/ABU, Premier Seeds,
Greenspore Seeds, SEED CO, VITAE Seeds, NOTORE Fert,
Habgito Tractors
Buyback price set by stakeholders
1.3 Buyback GCOL, NOVUM, FEEDTECH, AFEX, lead farmers, KADP, SP Buyback results captured Usman, KADP,
SP
2. Y
ield
, co
st, a
nd
inco
me
surv
ey 2.1 Conduct cost, yield and income survey for wet season maize
M&E, SP, ADP, NRO Cost, yield, and income survey conducted Femi
3.1 Develop and signing of TOR with service provider TOR signed with service provider
3.2 Meet with subcontractor to plan for the season 1 meeting held
4. D
evel
opin
g an
d si
gnin
g of
IA
s 4.1 Signing of IAs with partners
KADP, GCOL, NOVUM, FEEDTECH, AFEX 4 IAs signed Godson, Usman
NRO, SP, KADP 25,000 farmers mobilized and networked by end of April Usman, SP, KADP
Community leaders, NRO, SP, KADP
10 meetings conducted to enhance women and youths' access to land
Usman, Bassey, KADP
6. In
put
Sour
cing
6.1 Link farmers to input sources
Technical team, SP, NOTORE, Golden Fertilizer, Jubail Agro-
chemicals, Syngenta, IAR/ABU Seed Unit
50 linkages made Usman, Salasi, SP, KADP
7.1 Meet with selected seed companies on seed out-growers
8 meetings held and agreements signed Usman, SP, KADP
7.2 Organize and train maize seed out-growers 30 maize seed out-growers trained NRO, SP,
Salasi, KADP8.1 Train new lead farmers on best practices to increase yields
5,000 farmers trained Amoo, SP, Usman, KADP
8.2 Monitor step down trainings to other farmers in the lead farmers groups
20,000 farmers trained SP,KADP, Usman
8.3 In-season trainings to new lead farmers and their invitees on best production practices
10,000 farmers trained
8.4 Harvest and post-harvest trainings to new lead farmers and their invitees
10,000 farmers trained
8.5 Monitor step down trainings to other farmers in the lead farmers groups
15,000 farmers trained
9.1 Establishment of demo plots for farmer groups using best production practices
40 demos established NRO/SP
9.2 Monitor established demo plots
50 demos in intervention and non intervention areas monitored
Usman, KADP, SP
Continuation of 2014/2015 Activities for maize
9. E
stab
lishm
ent
of d
emo
plot
s
2015/2016 for maize
1. B
uyba
ck3.
Ext
erna
l R
elat
ions
NRO, SP
SP, NRO, KADP
8. T
rain
ing
Usman, Godson
5.1 Sensitization, mobilization,registration of farmers and meeting with community leaders to enhance women and youths' access to land5.
Net
wor
king
Fa
rmer
s 7.
See
d O
ut
grow
ers
Usman, SP, KADP
NRO, SP, KADP
Premier Seeds, Greenspore Seeds, Syngenta, Vitae Seeds, SEED CO.
MARKETS II Year 4 Maize: Wet Season Northern Regional Office
Activity Tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person
10. S
uppo
rt to
Sm
all-S
cale
Pr
oces
sors
10.1 Monitor grants implementation to selected farmer groups
NRO, SP, KADP, GSF associations monitored
11. A
cces
s to
Fin
anci
al
Serv
ices 11.1 Collaborate with financial
institutions to facilitate mechanized farm equipment financing to associations
NRO, SP, KADP, banks 20 associations financed Bello, Usman
12.1 Build capacity of new SP staff and new EAs on M&E reporting requirements; and using GPS for capturing areas
40 EAS and SPs trained Femi
12.2 Monitoring visits 2 monitoring visits undertaken
12.3 Data quality assessment 1 DQA undertaken
12.4 Review quarterly reports 4 quarterly reports reviewed
13. P
roje
ct
Sust
aina
bilit
y 13.1 Enhance better linkages between farmers, extension, input organizations, processors, and develop directorate of contacts
SP, NRO, Kaduna ADP 4 better linkages enhanced and 1 contact directorate developed
Salasi, Usman, KADP, SP
14. S
uper
visi
on
of S
ubco
ntra
ct
14.1 Monitoring service provider NRO/Technical 4 monitoring visits undertaken Aliyu, NRO,
KADP
12. M
onito
ring
and
Eval
uatio
n
M&E, Operations, SP, NRO, Kaduna ADP
MARKETS II Year 4 Maize: Dry-Season Northern Regional Office
Activity Sub-Act No. Tasks Location Resources and Partners Oct.-15 Nov.-15 Dec.-15 Jan.-16 Feb.-16 Mar.-16 Apr.-16 May.-16 Jun.-16 Jul.-16 Aug.-16 Sep.-16 Milestones and Targets Point Person
1.1 Develop TOR for training 4,000 dry season maize farmers with SP Kano ADPs, SP 1 TOR developed Godson, NRO
1.2 Review and signing of TOR with SP Kano NRO/SP 6 subcontracts signed NRO, TBD
1.3 Meeting with subcontractors to plan for the season Kaduna/Kano NRO/SP 1 meeting held NRO, Godson
2. D
evel
opin
g an
d si
gnin
g of
IA
s 2.1 Signing of IAs with ADPs Kaduna/Kano KADP/KNARDA/JARDA 3 IAs signed Godson/SSS
3. F
arm
ers
netw
orki
ng
3.1 Sensitization, mobilization, and registration of farmers Kaduna/Kano SP, ADPs 4,000 farmers networked SP, ADPs, Usman
4. A
cces
s to
fin
anci
al
serv
ices
for
inpu
ts
4.1 Link farmers to financial institutions Kaduna/Kano NRO, ADPs, SP, financial institutions 5 credit for inputs disbursed Bello, Usman
5. In
put
sour
cing
5.1 Link farmers to input sources Kaduna/Kano Input Organisations 3 linkages accomplished Usman
6.3 Pre-season training of lead farmers on best practices to increase production NRO/SP 800 lead farmers trained Amoo/SSS
6.4 Step down training to other farmers in the lead farmers' groups 3,200 farmers trained SSS/SP
6.5 In-season trainings to lead farmers on best production practices 1,600 farmers trained
7.1 UDP demonstration Kaduna/Kano SP/NRO 3 demonstrated SP, ADPs, Usman
7.2 Establishment of demo plots for farmer groups using best practices 8 demo plots etablished
7.3 Establishment of demo plots on Extra Early Maize (EEM) varieties 8 EEM plots established
7.4 Monitor established demo plots 8 demo plots monitored
8.1Build capacity of new SP staff and new EAs on M&E reporting requirements and on using GPS for capturing demo areas
12 SP/EAs trained
8.2 Monitoring Visits 2 monitoring visits conducted
8.3 Data Quality Assessment 1 DQA completed
8.4 Review quarterly reports 2 quarterly reports reviewed
8.5 Tracking of direct beneficiaries 4,000 direct beneficiaries tracked M&E, NRO, SP, ADPs
9. P
roje
ct
sust
aina
bilit
y
9.1Enhance better linkage between farmers, extension, input organizations, processors and develop directorate of contacts
Kaduna/Kano NRO, ADPs, SPBetter linkages enhanced and 1 contacts directorate
developedUsman, SP, ADPs
SP/NRO
NRO/SPKaduna/Kano
1. E
xter
nal
rela
tions
Usman, SP, ADPs
6. T
rain
ing
7. E
stab
lishm
ent
of d
emo
plot
s
M&E, NRO, ADPs, SPKaduna/Kano
Kaduna/Kano
8. M
onito
ring
and
Eval
uatio
n
M&E, NRO, SP, ADPs
MARKETS II Year 4 Soybean Midbelt Regional Office
Activity Tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Milestones/ Targets Point Person
1.1 Training of selected farmers on post-harvest practices (Niger, Benue)1.2 Harvesting from base to allow root to decompose in the soil (Niger, Benue)1.3 Soybean nutrition orientation training (Niger, Benue) Nutrition orientation conducted for farmers
1.4 Price survey and buyback monitoring (Niger, Benue)2 market price surveys and buyback monitored
in Niger and Benue
2.1 Pre-survey training for new EAs and new SP staff on data collection for cost, yield and income survey (Niger, Benue)
Training of EAs and coordinators on survey instruments conducted for new participants
2.2 Cost, yield, and income survey (Niger, Benue) Income survey conducted and findings shared with relevant stakeholders
3.1 Discuss, develop, and sign of IAs with processors (Abuja)
3.3 Discuss, develop and signing of IAs with ADPs (Abuja) 2 IAs reviewed and signed Francis/Ononiwu
4.1 Commencement meeting between service providers and ADPs (Niger, Benue)
Commencement meeting with 2 ADPs and 2 SPs completed Francis/Ononiwu
4.2 Meeting with service providers, MRO and tech. team (Niger, Benue)
Meeting with 2 service providers, MRO, and technical Team completed Francis/Ononiwu
5. T
rain
ing
Mat
eria
ls
5.1 Print POP and other extension and training materials (Abuja)
MRO, technical team, logistics,
operations 1000 POP reviewed and printed Amoo
6.1 Sensitization, mobilization, and registration of farmers and farmers groups (Niger, Benue)
Mobilization and sensitization of 9500 farmers completed
6.2 Link farmers to seed source (Niger, Benue) 2 Sseed companies linked
7. In
put
Sour
cing 7.1 Sensitization and linking famers to input suppliers (seeds
and fertilizers) (Niger, Benue)
Input team, MRO, SPs,
logistics, operations
9500 farmers linked to inputs suppliers Francis
8.1 Organize stakeholder's forum for partners with MARKETS II (Niger, Benue)
MRO, logistics, operations 2 stakeholder''s meeting conducted Francis
8.2 Activity inception meeting (Niger, Benue)MRO, logistics,
operations 1 inception meeting held Francis/Ononiwu
9. C
apac
ity
Bui
ldin
g 9.1 Training new EAs and SPs on MARKETS II training modules (Niger, Benue) Emeka, MRO,
SPs, logistics, operations
Training of all 50 EAs and 22 SPs on MARKETS II training module conducted Francis, Amoo
10. P
re-S
easo
n Tr
aini
ng
10.1 Training of new lead farmers on best practices to increase production such as use of rhzobium inoculum, crop rotation, use of small irrigation equipment (Niger, Benue)
MRO, Amoo, logistics,
operationsnew lead farmers trained Amoo, Francis
4.
Exte
rnal
R
elat
ions MRO,
operations, logistics
3. D
evel
opin
g an
d Si
gnin
g of
IA
s an
d Su
bcon
trac
ts
6. N
etw
orki
ng
Farm
ers MRO, technical
team, logistics, operations
Francis/Bassey
8. S
take
hold
ers
Mee
ting
GSF Manager /Francis3.2 Discuss, develop, and sign contract with service providers
(Abuja)
MRO, GSF, technical team,
logistics, operations
Francis, Bassey
2.
Mon
itorin
g an
d Ev
alua
tion M&E,
operations, logistics, SPs, MRO, Niger and Benue
Francis/Femi
2015/2016 activities for soybeans
3800 farmers trained on post-harvest activities
Continuation of 2014/2015 activities for soybeans
1. H
arve
st a
nd
Post
-Har
vest
Tr
aini
ng
MRO, SPs, logistics,
operations, ADPs
Signed contracts with 2 processors and engaged 2 subcontractors
MARKETS II Year 4 Soybean Midbelt Regional Office
Activity Tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Milestones/ Targets Point Person
11.1 Step down training to other farmers in the lead farmer's group (Niger, Benue)
7600 farmers trained through step-down training methodology Francis
11.2 Training of new field staff on the use of soybean inoculum(Niger, Benue) 10 new field staff trained on use of inoculum Francis/IITA
12.1 Establishment of demo plots for farmer groups using best practices (Niger, Benue) 39 demo plots established
12.2 Establishment of adaptation plots in collaboration with IITA (Niger, Benue) 1275 adaptation plots established
12.3 Monitor established demo and adaptation plots (Niger, Benue)
39 demo plots monitored and adaptation plots monitored
13. I
n-Se
ason
Tr
aini
ng 13.1 Organize farmers’ field day on recommended soybean production and farm management practices (Niger, Benue)
MRO, logistics, operations In-season training completed for 3800 farmers Francis
14.1 Build capacity of new SP staff and new EAs on M&E reporting requirements; and on using GPS (Niger, Benue)
61 EAs and SPs working with the project trained
14.2 Geospatial mapping of demonstration plots, partners, processors, etc. per state (Niger, Benue) 51 demo plots mapped
14.3 Monitoring visits and meetings with ADP M&E department (Niger, Benue)
Monitoring visits carried out and findings shared
14.4 Data quality assessment (Niger, Benue) 2 DQA scheduled, completed, and findings shared
14.5 Review of quarterly reports (Niger, Benue) All reports reviewed
15.
EMM
P 15.1 Ensure proper Managing Quality and Standards (MQS) including effluent disposal and management in soybean processing (Niger, Benue)
MRO, SPs 2 processors monitored Aliyu, MRO
16. S
uper
visi
on
of S
ubco
ntra
ctor
16.1 Supervise and spot check performance of local subcontractor and grantees MRO 2 term performance evaluation undertaken;
grantees monitored Aliyu, MRO
17. T
echn
olog
y Tr
ansf
er
17.1 Demonstration of soy threshing machines for farmers (Niger, Benue)
MRO, SPs, ADPs 2 demonstration sessions conducted Francis, SPs
18.1 Promote job creation through services like beekeeping, pollination, and processing
20 identified youths trained on bee keeping and pollination Francis/Bassey
18.2 Set up simple expreimental plots to assess the impact of bee pollination on soybean yield
4 experimental plots set to assess the impact of bee pollination on soybean yield Francis/Bassey
18.3 Train interested female soybean farmers and others on beekeeping, pollination, and processing
MRO, SPs, ADPs
20 identified females trained on bee keeping and pollination Francis/Bassey18
. Gen
der
Yout
hs a
nd
Venu
rabl
e G
roup
s
11. S
tep-
dow
n Tr
aini
ng
12.
Esta
blis
hmen
t of
Dem
o Pl
ots
MRO, SPs, logistics,
operationsFrancis/IITA
14. M
onito
ring
and
Eval
uatio
n
M&E, operations,
logistics, SPs, MRO, Niger and Benue
ADPs
Francis/Femi
MARKETS II Year 4 Soybean Northern Regional Office
Activity Tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person
1. P
ost-
Har
vest 1.1 Post-harvest training of selected farmers
on proper harvesting, handling, and the use of threshers
NRO, SP 4,000 farmers trained on post harvest activities Maryam/SP
2.1 Market survey NRO, SP Prices across various markets captured Maryam/SP
2.2 Stakeholders meeting NRO, SP, GCOL, Novum, FeedTech , Karma Milk 1 meeting held Maryam/SP
2.3 Buy back NRO, GCL, Novum, Karma Milk, FeedTech, lead farmers Buyback results captured Maryam/NRO/S
P
3. Y
ield
, C
ost a
nd
Inco
me
Surv
ey
3.1 Conduct cost, yield, and income survey M&E, SPs, ADP, NRO Cost, yield, and income survey conducted Femi/SSS
4.1 Inception meeting NRO, GSF, SP, 1 Meeting held with subcontractors Maryam/SSS
4.2 Organize stakeholder meetings for partners
KADP, GCOL, Novum, FeedTech, Karma Milk, WACOT
2 stakeholder meetings conducted
Godson, SSS/NRO
5. T
rain
ing
Mat
eria
ls
5.1 Print POP and other extension and training materials Abuja, NRO 2,000 training materials printed Amoo
6. A
cces
s to
Fin
anci
al
Serv
ices
6.1 Colaborate with financial institutions for equipment financing
NRO, BOA, FBN, DEC, MFN, MARKETS II financial and technical teams, farmers
Financial services awareness created for 2,000 farmers SSS, Bello
7. D
evel
opin
g an
d Si
gnin
g of
IA
s 7.1 Signing IAs with partners NRO, KADP, Grand Cereals, Karma Milk, Novum, FeedTech,WACOT 5 IAs signed Godson, NRO
8. N
etw
orki
ng
Farm
ers
8.1 Sensitization, mobilization, and registration of farmers
NRO, KADP, Grand Cereals, Karma Milk, Novum, FeedTech, SP 20,000 farmers networked Maryam, SP
9.1 Visit to sensitize community leaders on land access for women
Local Government Council, local leaders, religious leaders, male household heads,
KADP, Emirate councils4 visits made NRO
9.2 Link farmers to input sources NRO, IAR, ATA, AgriGuardian, Notore, WACOT, N2AFRICA
Linkages made; quantities of seed, fertilizer, and CPP bought Maryam,SP
10.1 Training on nutrition NRO, Bassey, Kaduna ADP 200 farmers trained SSS, Bassey10.2 Training women on bee keeping and polination 200 farmers trained Maryam/Bassey
10.3 Preseason training of new lead farmers on best practices to increase production NRO, SPs, Kaduna ADPs new lead farmers trained Maryam, SP
10.4 In-season training of farmers NRO, SP, EAs 8,000 farmers trained SP, Maryam
11.1 Step-down training 16,000 trained through step-down NRO,SP
11.2 Monitor step-down training Step-down monitored NRO, SP
2. B
uy B
ack
Continuation of 2014/2015 activities for soybean
2015/2016 for Soybean
4. E
xter
nal
Rel
atio
ns
11. S
tep-
Dow
n Tr
aini
ng
NRO, SP, Kaduna ADP
9. In
put S
ourc
ing
10. C
apac
ity
Bui
ldin
g
MARKETS II Year 4 Soybean Northern Regional Office
Activity Tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person12.1 Establishment of demo plots 40 demo established
12.2 Monitor established demo plots 40 demos plots established and monitored
13. S
uppo
rt to
Sm
all-S
cale
Pr
oces
sors
13.1 Monitoring of grants implementation Grantees monitored
14.1 Demonstration of soy threshing machine14.2 Use of improved varieties14.3 Use of Rhizobium inoculation
14.4 Pollination with bees to increase yield
14.5 Harvesting from base/panicle harvesting14.6 Train farmers on crop rotation with maize and sorghum
15.
Seed 15.1 Organise and train outgrowers for
WACOT NRO, SP, WACOT, KADP 10,000 farmers networked and trained SSS,SP
16.
EMM
P 16.1 Monitoring of processing partners to check compliance of EMMP training
FeedTech, Grandcereals, Karma Milk and Novum 4 processors monitored Aliyu, NRO
17.1 Build capacity of new SP staff and new EAs on M&E reporting requirements; and using GPS for capturing areas
new SP staff and new EAs trained
17.2 Geospatial mapping of demonstration plots 50 demo plots mapped
17.3 Monitoring visits Monitoring visits conducted and findings shared with SP
17.4 Data quality assessment DQA conducted
17.5 Review quarterly reports Soybean quarterly reports submitted and reviewed
18.
Supe
rvis
ion
of
Subc
ontr
act
18.1 Supervision of subcontractors NRO Subcontractor monitoring visits undertaken and report shared Maryam, NRO
17. M
onito
ring
and
Eval
uatio
n
M&E, operations, SP, NRO, and Kaduna ADPs Femi
SSS, SP
12.
Esta
blis
hmen
t of
Dem
o Pl
ots
SP, NRO, M&E, Kaduna ADP Maryam, SP
14. T
echn
olog
y Tr
ansf
er
NRO, SPs, EAs Technology transferred
MARKETS II Year 4 Cassava - Niger Delta Southern Regional Office
Activity Task Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person
1.1 Organize farmers’ green-field day to demonstrate: i) land preparation techniques, ii) appropriate planting with correct spacing, iii) improved weed control
Kayode, Femi, partner staff, EAs, Idaewor Farm, Lentus Food,
Matna Foods, Thai Farm, Ondo ADP, Edo ADP, WECA, ESFCA, service provider, PIND, Notore,
Crop Life
600 farmers trained
1.2 Organize training of contract sprayers and weed control specialists in Edo, Ondo, and Rivers states
Femi, EAs, STTA50 youths trained
1.3 Develop memo and budget; obtain approval for farmers' brown field-day in Edo and Ondo states
Kayode, Femi Cost of brown-field day determined and approved
1.4 Organize farmers’ brown-field day to demonstrate improved methods of harvesting and post-harvest handling of cassava stems and tubers in Ondo and Edo state
Kayode, Femi, partners staff, EAs, Idaewor Farm, Lentus Food, Matna Foods, Thai Farm, Ondo
ADP, Edo ADP, WECA, ESFCA, service provider
600 farmers trained
2.1 Supervise land preparation, planting, and weeding of demo plots and farmers’ fields in Edo and Ondo states
Kayode, Femi, EAs, Edo ADP, Ondo ADP and farmers' groups
Farmer fields inspected monthly and report shared Femi
2.2 Visit demo plots, farmers' fields and partners' factories to monitor harvest and collect harvest information for supply of roots to partners' factory
Kayode, Femi, partners staff, EAs, Idaewor Farms, Lentus
Food, Matna Foods, Thai Farm, Ondo State ADP, Edo State ADP,
WECA, ESFCA, PIND
Buyback ascertained
Kayode/Femi
3.1 Carry out monitoring activities Femi, supervisor, EAs, service provider, Idaewor Farms, Lentus Food, Matna Foods, Thai Farm,
Ondo State ADP, Edo State ADP, WECA, ESFCA, PIND
Monitoring report completed and findings
shared
3.2 Pre-season, in-season, and post-harvest cost analysis
Kayode, Femi, EAs, service provider
Cost per hectare ascertained
4.1 Visit partners, discuss, amend, and sign IAs with existing partners in Edo and Ondo states
Kayode, Femi, PIND, Idaewor Farm, Lentus Food, Matna
Foods, Thai Farm, Ondo State ADP, Edo State ADP, WECA,
ESFCA, Notore, Crop Life
IAs signed with 4 processors, Ondo State
ADP, Edo State ADP and PIND by mid Dec.
4.2 Visit partners, discuss, and sign IA with new partners in Rivers State Kayode, Femi, PIND, Ego Farm
Ltd, Rivers ADP
IA signed with processor and Rivers ADP by end of
Feb5.1 Develop TOR for the engagement of service providers to provide technical support for 1,500 farmers in Ondo state, 1,000 farmers in Edo state and 500 farmers in Rivers State
Kayode, Femi
1 TOR developed
Kayode/Femi
5.2 Review TOR and get MD's approval to train and manage 3,000 cassava out-growers in Edo, Ondo and Rivers states
Kayode/Aliyu/M&E/GSF1 TOR approved
Aliyu
5.3 Set budget limit with the technical manager Kayode, GSF Budget line set by mid-
December5.4 Release RFP, conduct TEC, finalize subcontracts Kayode, GSF
RFP released & proposal submitted by end of
December5.5 Orientation and expectation meeting with selected subcontractor at their office GSF, M&E, Kayode,
MD/DCOP/DOPOrientation of
subcontractors completed
2. M
onito
ring
and
Supe
rvis
ion
of F
ield
A
ctiv
ities
4. Im
plem
enta
tion
Agr
eem
ents
3. M
&E
Dat
a C
olle
ctio
n5.
Sub
cont
ract
s
CASSAVA ACTIVITIES IN THE NIGER DELTA FOR 2015/2016
M&E
Kayode/Femi
Continuation of 2014/2015 Activities
1. T
echn
olog
y D
eplo
ymen
t
Femi
Harvest/post-harvest training (farmer brown-field days)
Farmer green-field day on recommended cassava production and farm management practice
Femi
GSF, M&E, Kayode,
MD/DCOP/DOP
MARKETS II Year 4 Cassava - Niger Delta Southern Regional Office
Activity Task Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person5.6 Subcontractor's performance evaluation Kayode/Aliyu/M&E/GSF Subcontractor evaluated
by end of August6.
Sen
sitiz
atio
n,
Mob
iliza
tion
and
Reg
istr
atio
n of
Fa
rmer
s fo
r the
C
assa
va O
ut-
Gro
wer
Sch
emes 6.1 Orientation of new EAs and
supervisors from Edo, Rivers, and Ondo ADPs on MARKETS II methodology
Kayode, Femi, PIND, Ondo ADP, Edo ADP, Rivers ADP, service
provider
12 EAs and 3 supervisor adequately oriented by
end of FebruaryKayode/Femi
7.1 Develop memo and budget; obtain approval for pre/in-season ToT for new lead farmers in Ondo, Rivers, and Edo states
Kayode, Femi
Cost of TOT ascertained Kayode/ Femi
7.2 Hold pre-season ToT for new lead farmers in Ondo, Edo, and Rivers states
Kayode, Femi and Abiodun, partners staff, EAs, Ondo ADP, Edo ADP, Rivers ADP, service provider, and farmers groups
600 lead farmers trained by mid-April
7.3 Monitor step-down of pre/in-season training by lead farmers to other farmers under the scheme
Femi/EAs/service provider, Ondo State ADP, Edo State ADP, service provider and farmers
groups
2,400 farmers trained by end of May
8.1 Link cassava farmers in Edo, Ondo, and Rivers states to sources of improved varieties of stem cutting and monitor the supply
Femi, EAs, service provider, Edo ADP, Ondo ADP, Rivers ADP,
NRCRI, IITA
3000 farmers have access to cassava stems by the
end of JuneFemi
8.2 Identify input dealers, link farmers, and monitor the supply of agrochemicals to cassava farmers in Edo, Ondo, and Rivers states
Femi, EAs, Edo State ADP, Ondo State ADP, Rivers State ADP, Harvest Field, Fistco, Syngenta
3000 farmers have access to inputs end of June Femi
8.3 Identify and develop relationships with tractor hiring service providers for cassava farmers in Edo, Ondo, and Rivers states
Fem, EAs, project state governments, local governments, tractor owners association, agro-
processors
Sign agreement with at least 1 tractor service
provider per cluster by end of April
Femi
8.4 Monitor land preparation by the tractor hiring service providers on the farmers' fields in Edo, Ondo, and Rivers states
Femi, EAs, local governments, tractor owners association, agro-
processors 3,000 ha planted Femi
9.1 Identify locations and establish demo plots (12) in Edo, Ondo, and Rivers states
Femi, EAs, Edo ADP, Ondo ADP, Rivers ADP, service provider, farmers groups
12 demo plots established by end of May Femi
9.2 Develop memo and budget, and obtain approval for the farmers' field day in Edo, Ondo, and Rivers states
Kayode, FemiCost of green field day
ascertained and approved
9.3 Organize farmers’ green-field day for new lead farmers to demonstrate: i) land preparation techniques, ii) appropriate planting with correct spacing, iii) improved weed control methods, iv) intercropping with short-duration economic crops in Edo, Ondo, and Rivers states
Kayode, Femi, partners staff, EAs, Idaewor Farm, Lentus Food,
Matna Food, Thai Farm, Ego Farm, Edo ADP, Ondo ADP, and
Rivers ADP
2,700 farmers visited demo plots by end of
August
9.4 Develop ToR, obtain approval, and engage consultant
Femi, Kayode, Harvey Consultant engaged by mid January
9. T
echn
olog
y D
eplo
ymen
t
Facilitate the dissemination and distribution of improved varieties of cassava stems
Organize pre-season ToT for lead farmers and monitor step-down trainings to other farmers
Cassava cuttings system
7. C
apac
ity B
uild
ing
8. A
gric
ultu
ral I
nput
Femi
Linkage of farmers to other reputable agro-input dealers
Facilitate the access of farmers to tractor hiring service providers
Establishment of demo plots
Femi
Organize farmers’ green-field day on recommended cassava production and farm management practice
MARKETS II Year 4 Cassava - Niger Delta Southern Regional Office
Activity Task Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person9.5 Conduct a survey on the existing cassava stem cutting system in Nigeria
STTA Survey report submitted
9.6 Implementation of pilot cassava cuttings scheme
Femi/STTA, IITA, NRCRI Successful pilot launch in April
9.7 Training of selected farmers and investors on techniques and economics of cassava stem multiplication
STTA 60 farmers trained on cassava stem multiplication
Femi
10.1 Develop SOW, obtain approval, and engage consultant for stem cuttings multiplication and marketing Edo, Ondo, and Rivers states
Kayode, Femi, Aliyu, HarveyConsultant engaged by
mid-April Kayode/Femi
10.2 Train selected farmers and investors (60 youths) on techniques and economics of cassava stem multiplication and marketing in Edo, Ondo, and Rivers states
Kayode, Femi, STTA, partners staff, EAs 60 youths trained by end
of May Femi
11.1 Develop SOW, obtain approval, and engage consultant for a training workshop on effluent management for cassava processors in Edo, Ondo, and Rivers states
Kayode, Femi, Harvey 1 TOR approved Kayode
11.2 Training of selected staff members of cassava partners in Edo, Ondo, and Rivers states on effluent disposal and management in cassava processing
Kayode, Femi, STTA, Idaewor Farm, Lentus Food, Ego Farm,
Matna Food
At least 6 partner staff trained by end of August Kayode/Femi
12.1 Hold stakeholders meetings for representatives of cassava partners in Edo, Ondo, and Rivers states
Kayode, Femi, partners staff, EAs, Harvest Field, Syngenta,
Idaewor Farm, Lentus Food, Ego Farm, Matna Food, Thai Farms,
Edo ADP, Ondo ADP, Rivers ADP and farmers groups
4 stakeholders meetings held
Kayode/Femi
13.1 Carry out monitoring activities Femi, EAs, Idaewor Farm, Lentus Food, Ego Farm, Matna Food,
Thai Farm, Ondo ADP, Edo ADP, Rivers ADP, and farmers groups
Monitoring report completed and findings
shared13.2 Training of service provider new staff and new EAs on GPS and M&E reporting
M&E, FemiAll staff of service provider
and EAs trained13.3 Conduct data quality assessment on existing service providers, groups, and farmers
M&E, Femi DQA report published and shared with technical and
SP13.4 Pre-season and in-season cost survey
M&E, Femi, EAs Cost per hectare determined by end of
August
14.
Subc
ontr
act
Supe
rvis
ion 14.1 Supervise and spot check
performance of local subcontractor SRO Four spot checks Aliyu/Kayode
11. E
MM
P15
3. M
&E
Dat
a C
olle
ctio
n10
. You
th, W
omen
, and
Vu
lner
able
Gro
ups
12. E
xter
nal
Rel
atio
ns
M&E data collection
M&E
Organize training workshop on Managing Quality and Standards (MQS) including effluent disposal and management in cassava processing for partner agro-processors
Organize stakeholders forum for representatives of MARKETS II, partners, banks, selected lead farmers, input suppliers, subcontractors, etc.
Kayode/ Femi
MARKETS II Year 4 Cassava - Oyo State Southern Regional Office
Activity Task Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Indicators/Targets Point Person
1.1 Develeop memo and budget and obtain approval for farmers' green-field day in Ondo state Kayode, Peter Approved Budget
1.2 Organize farmers green-field day for new lead farmers to demonstrate: i) re-supply of missing stands, ii) method of fertilizer application, iii) weed control methods in Ondo state
SRO, SP, EAs, AADL, Niji Foods, and Thai Farms in Oyo state
600 farmers trained by end of Oct
Organize farmers’ brown-field day on recommended cassava production and farm management practices1.3 Develop memo and budget, and obtain approval for the farmers' brown-field day in Oyo state
Kayode, Peter Approved Budget
1.4 Organize farmers brown-field day for new lead farmers to demonstrate: i) use of cassava lifter for efficient harvesting of cassava, ii) other harvesting methods and proper handling of cassava roots, iii) proper harvesting and handling of cassava stems in Oyo state
SRO, SP, EAs, AADL, Niji Foods, and Thai Farms in Oyo state
600 farmers trained by mid-Aug
2.1 Supervise weeding of demo plots and farmers’ fields in Oyo state SRO, Oyo ADP and farmer groups. At least 1,500ha planted Peter
2.2 Visit demo plots, farmers' fields, and partners' factories to monitor harvest and collect harvest information for supply of roots to partners' factory
SRO, Emeka, SP, EAs, AADL, Niji Foods, and Thai Farms in Oyo state
Monitoring report published and shared Kayode/Peter
2.3 Supervise harvesting of demo plots SRO, EA, farmer groups All demos harvested and results shared Peter
3.1 Hold "stakeholder's meetings" for representatives for cassava partners
SRO, Emeka, SP, EAs, AADL, Niji Foods, and Thai Farms in Oyo state 4 stakeholders meetings held Kayode/Peter
3.2 Hold "stakeholder's meetings" for representatives of Oyo state government, Oyo state ADP, MARKETS II partners, Agro Input Dealers, Research Institutes, CBO,NGOs and related Banks in Oyo state
SRO, Godson, Oyo state Ministry of Agriculture, Oyo state ADP, farmers associations, IAR&T, IITA, RTEP, NRCRI, Harvest Field, Syngenta,
Notore, AADL, Niji Foods, Thai Farms, Psaltry Intl etc.
3 stakeholders meetings held Kayode
4.1 Collect M&E data from partners and farmer groups in Oyo state
SRO, EA, AADL, Niji Foods, Thai Farms, and Oyo state ADP
Data collected for quarterly reports by the end of 2nd
week4.2 Train service provider new staff and new EAs on GPS and M&E reporting M&E staff, SRO Staff of service provider and
EAs trained4.3 Train service provider new staff and new EAs on data collection M&E staff, SRO Staff of service provider and
EAs trained
4.4 Cost, yield, and income survey M&E staff, SRO Income survey data collected and findings shared
Continuation of 2014/2015 Activities
4. M
&E
Dat
a C
olle
ctio
n1.
Tec
hnol
ogy
Dep
loym
ent
2. M
onito
ring
and
Supe
rvis
ion
of F
ield
A
ctiv
ities
3. E
xter
nal R
elat
ions
M&E data collection on all the activities carried out
Organize stakeholders forum for representatives of MARKETS II, partners, banks, selected lead farmers, input suppliers, subcontractors, etc.
Organize farmers’ green-field day on recommended cassava production and farm management practices
M&E staff
Peter
MARKETS II Year 4 Cassava Midbelt Regional Office
Activity Task/Sub-Tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Milestones and Targets Point Person(s)
1.
Exte
rnal
R
elat
ions 1.1 Organize MARKETS II
Stakeholders' forum for all partners' representatives at the FCT level
MRO, logistics, operations, ADP 2 Stakeholders forum
held Francis/ Godson
2. S
uper
visi
on o
f Su
bcon
trac
tor 2.1
Supervise performance of local subcontractor
MRO, logistics, operations, ADP
1 Performance evaluation undertaken Francis
3.1 Build capacity of SP new staff and new EAs on M&E reporting requirements; and on using GPS for capturing areas under value chain commodity
6 EAs and 5 SP working with the project trained.
3.2 Geospatial mapping of demonstration plots, partners, processor, etc. in FCT
6 demo plots mapped
3.3 15.3 Monitoring visits and meetings with ADP M&E department in FCT
Monitoring visits carried out and findings shared
3.4Data quality assessment
1 DQA scheduled and completed and findings
shared3.5 Review of monthly/quarterly
reports and capturing of data from indirect beneficiaries
All reports reviewed
3.6 Cost, Yield and Income Survey
4.1 Organize in-season training for 1200 farmers in FCT MRO, logistics, operations,
ADP 1200 farmers trained Francis
4.2 Organize harvest and post-harvest training for 1200 farmers in FCT
MRO, logistics, operations, ADP 1200 farmers trained Francis
YR 2016
4. O
rgan
ize
in-
seas
on, h
arve
st
and
post
-har
vest
tr
aini
ng
M&E, operations, logistics, SP, MRO/FCT ADP
3. M
onito
ring
and
Eval
uatio
n
Francis/Femi
MARKETS II Year 4 Cocoa Southern Regional Office
Activity Task Resources Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person
1.1 Monitor post- harvest step-down training on good harvest management/drying practices, nursery establishment, management/grafting and budding techniques for farmers in Oyo, Cross River, Ondo state
SRO, ADPs, SP
25,920 farmers trained through step-down
1.2 Facilitate farmers access to pods and improved planting materials from seed gardens, compiled and delivered to seed gardens for the 2012/13 and 2013/14 farmers (Oyo, Cross River, Ondo state)
SRO, ADPs, SP, CRIN, TCU
Community pod demands of enlisted farmers compiled and delivered to seed gardens
1.3 Set up and maintain cocoa nursery demo plots on selected farms for farmers in Oyo, Cross River, Ondo state
SRO, ADPs, SP60 nursery plots established
1.4 Monitor cocoa nurseries set up by farmer groups/women cocoa nursery (Oyo, Cross River, Ondo) SRO, ADPs, SP
At least one nursery established by each group and/or women per state
1.5 Monitor the business progress of the contract sprayers (250 Youths in Oyo, Cross River, Ondo)
SRO, ADPs, SP, Croplife, Sygenta, Harvest field
Monitoring report prepared and published Wale/M&E unit
1.6 Backstop and provide technical support to farmer groups/off-takers on internal inspection and pre-audit to attain UTZ/RA certification in Oyo, Cross River, Ondo state
SRO, ADPs, SP, Armajaro, Multi-Trex, Yara Commodities
Farmers groups backstopped/supported to undertake internal inspection and pre-audit
certification schemes (UTZ, RA) Wale
2. M
onito
ring
and
Eval
uatio
n
2.1 Conduct income, yield, and cost survey (Oyo, Cross River, Ondo state) SRO, M&E, SP, ADP staff, lead farmers
Income, yield, cost survey conducted. Number of farmers and farms enumerated
Femi
3.1 Technical team develops TOR (Lagos) SRO Technical team developed TOR Kayode3.2 Review TOR FOR 2016 and get MD's approval to train and manage 27,000 out-growers in cocoa value chain (Abuja)
Aliyu and HarveyTOR reviewed and approved
Aliyu
3.3 Subcontractor performance and review of deliverables evaluation Aliyu, SRO, M&E/GSF
Performance evaluation completed and results shared with SP and all deliverables
reviewed and approvedSAF/SRO/M&E
4.1 Organize 4 quarterly planning and review meetings with partners to assess and report on implementation progress (Armajaro, Multi-Trex and Tulip cocoa processing ) and ADPs (Oyo, Cross River, Ondo state)
SRO, SP, ADPs, cocoa value chain partners
Progress of the project reviewed and lessons learned documented by relevant stakeholders
4.2 Renew and sign implementation agreements with partners/off-takers to continue with the producer cocoa out-growers scheme (Oyo, Cross River, Ondo state)
SRO, private sector cocoa partners
Implementation agreement signed with all off-takers working with the program
5.1 Facilitate revalidation of 27,000 farmers in Oyo, Cross River, Ondo state
SRO, private sector cocoa partners, EAs, SP
27,000 farmers revalidated in the existing groups of 2013, 2014 and 2015 Wale/M&E
5.2 Organize pre-season Training of Trainers (TOT) on good agricultural, environmental and social practices (GAP) and Internal Management Systems (IMS) for new lead farmers (Oyo, Cross River, Ondo state)
SRO, SP, EAs
1,080 lead farmers trained
Kayode/Wale
5.3 Monitor pre-season step-down of training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Internal Management System (IMS) for farmers (Oyo, Cross River, Ondo state)
SRO, SP, EAs
25,920 farmers trained through step-down
Wale
5.4 Organize post-harvest Training of Trainers (TOT) on good agricultural, harvest management/drying, nursery establishment, management/grafting, and budding techniques, environmental and social practices for new lead farmers (Oyo, Cross River, Ondo state)
SRO, SP, EAs
1,080 lead farmers trained
Kayode/Wale
5.5 Monitor post-harvest season step-down of training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) harvest management and Internal Management System (IMS), nursery establishment, management/grafting and budding techniques for farmers (Oyo, Cross River, Ondo state)
SRO, SP, EAs
25,920 farmers trained through step-down
5.6 Monitor seedling distribution, transplanted, and post nursery assessment on farmers field/farms (Oyo, Cross River, Ondo state)
SRO, SP, EAsSeedlings distributed and post nursery
assessment conducted
5.7 Monitor and backstop contract sprayers (youths) on field level implementation/service rendering to farmer groups (Oyo, Cross River, Ondo state)
SRO, SP, EAs
Monitoring activities undertaken and results shared Kayode/Wale
5.8 Monitor honeybee/ pollination training for women and youth (Cross River, Ondo state) SRO, Bassey, SP, EA Women and youth capacity on bee production
enhanced Kayode/Bassey/Wale
Continuation of 2015/2016 Activities
Commencement of 2015/2016 Activities
1. T
echn
ical
Cap
acity
Bui
ldin
g fo
r Lea
d Fa
rmer
s an
d Ex
tens
ion
Age
nts
in G
ood
Agr
icul
tura
l Pra
ctic
es (G
AP)
4. F
acili
tate
M
anag
emen
t and
C
oord
inat
ion
of
MA
RK
ETS
II C
ocoa
Va
lue
Cha
in A
ctiv
ity
5. T
echn
ical
Cap
acity
Bui
ldin
g an
d Tr
aini
ngs
3. S
ubco
ntra
ct
Wale/Kayode
Kayode/Wale
Wale
MARKETS II Year 4 Cocoa Southern Regional Office
Activity Task Resources Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person6.1 Follow up with NEXTT, IDH, and CRIN on clonal material development and cocoa specific fertilizer SRO, NEXTT,IDH, CRIN update of the partnership reported Aliyu/Kayode/Wale
6.2 Identify, establish, and dissemination of best local clones and testing propagation approaches to farmers (Ibadan)
SRO, CRIN, SPBest clonal materials identified and introduced to farmers Kayode/Wale
6.3 Monitor progress on cocoa specific fertilizer with CRIN, Notore, and IDH SRO, fertilizer companies Update of the partnership and progress
reported Aliyu/Kayode/Wale
6.4 Prepare and discuss bee pollination with Olam update of the discussion and partnership reported Kayode/Bassey/Wale
6.5 Promote pollination services to farmers (Oyo, Cross River, Ondo state) SRO, EA, SP 200 farmers engaged in pollination services Wale/Bassey
6.6 Monitor progress on pollination services to farmers (Oyo, Cross River, Ondo state) SRO, EA, SP Update on the progress and services
rendered by trained pollinators Wale/M& E unit
7.1 Facilitate farmers to access agro-inputs credit and finance (Oyo, Cross River, Ondo state)
SRO, MARKETS II Agric Finance, SP, EA, banks, MFB, input dealers
Some farmers access credit through linkageWale/MARKETS II
Agricultural Finance unit
8.1 Organize training for new extension agents, service provider staff on the use of GPS and on M&E reporting (Oyo, Cross River, Ondo state)
SRO, M&E, SP, ADP staff, lead farmers All extension agents and service providers trained M&E/Kayode/Wale
8.2 Undertake performance quality data check and assessment of service providers (Oyo, Cross River, Ondo state)
SRO, M&E, SP, ADP staff, lead farmersDQA assessment report shared
Wale/M&E
9. S
uper
visi
on o
f Su
bcon
trac
t
9.1 Supervise and spot check performance of local subcontractor (Oyo, Cross River, Ondo state) SRO Monitoring report shared with relevant
stakeholders Aliyu, SRO
8. M
onito
ring
and
Eval
uatio
n7.
Acc
ess
to F
inan
ce6.
Tec
hnol
ogy
Gen
erat
ion
&
Tran
sfer
MARKETS II Year 4 Rice: Wet Season Midbelt Regional Office
Activity Tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person
1. H
arve
st/P
ost-
Har
vest
Tra
inin
g
1.1 Post-harvest training of selected farmers on proper harvesting, handling, and the use of threshers and other equipment in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara
MRO, processors, ADPs, SPs
15,600 farmers trained on harvest/post-harvest techniques Francis
2.1 Conduct markets survey to initiate buyback in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara2.2 Organize meeting between farmers and processors in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue,Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara3.1 Pre-survey training for EAs and SPs on data collection in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara
M&E, SPs, ADP 24 EAs trained Femi, Francis
3.2 Conduct cost, yield & income survey in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara
MRO, ADPs, SPs, M&E
1 cost, yield, and income survey conducted for each state Femi, Francis
4. D
evel
opin
g an
d Si
gnin
g IA
s
4.1 Discuss, develop, and sign IAs with processors and ADPs in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara
MRO, External Relations, ADPs, SPs, processors
8 IAs signed Francis/Ononiwu
5.1 Develop TOR and RFP for subcontract with service providers in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara
MRO, GSF 11 TORs and RFPs released for subcontractors Francis/GSF
5.2 Review, selection and subcontract signing (Abuja) MRO, GSF Review, selection, and signing of 11 subcontracts completed Francis/GSF
5.3 Meeting with subcontractors to plan for the season (Enugu and Abuja) MRO, Operations Meeting with 11 subcontractors to
plan for the season completed Francis
6. T
rain
ing
Mat
eria
ls
6.1 Print POP and other extension and training materials (Abuja)
NRO, Technical Team, Logistics POP and materials printed Francis/Amoo
7. N
etw
orki
ng
Farm
ers 7.1 Sensitization, mobilization, and registration of
farmers in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara
MRO, processors, ADPs, SPs
39,000 farmers mobilized and networked Francis
8.1 Identify and link sources of improved varieties of rice seed for farmers in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara
39, 000 farmers linked with input dealers
8.2 Field monitoring in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara
9 Monitoring visits conducted to all states/SPs and results /findings shared with SPs and technical
5. D
evel
opin
g an
d Si
gnin
g Su
bcon
trac
tor
Agr
eem
ents
2014/2015 Activities
2. B
uyba
ck
MRO, processors, ADPs, SPs
8 session market survey accomplished Francis
3. M
onito
ring
and
Eval
uatio
n
2015/2016 Activities for wet-season
8. A
gric
ultu
ral
Inpu
ts
MRO, SPs, ADPs Francis
MARKETS II Year 4 Rice: Wet Season Midbelt Regional Office
Activity Tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person
9.1 Organize pre-season training for lead farmers (Enugu (Ebonyi, Anambra and Enugu), CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara)
MRO, Amoo, processors, ADPs
& SPs7,800 lead farmers trained Francis/Amoo
9.2 Demonstrate the use of motorcycle pump MRO,Felicity,ADPs, SPs 7,800 lead farmers trained Francis/Felicity
10. S
tep
Dow
n Tr
aini
ng 10.1 Step down training by lead farmers to other farmers in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara
MRO, Amoo, processors, ADPs, SPs, Syngenta
31,200 farmers trained through step-down Francis
11. F
ield
M
onito
ring
11.1 Field monitoring in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara
MRO, processors, ADPs, SPs
Monitoring visits conducted in all states/SPs and results/findings shared with SPs and technical
Francis
12.1 Support Syngenta to establish demonstration plots in MARKETS II intervention locations
MRO, Amoo, processors, ADPs & SPs, Syngenta
29 Syngenta Demo plots established Francis
12.2 Monitoring project and Syngenta demo plots establishment in networked areas in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara
MRO, Amoo, processors, ADPs, SPs, Syngenta
158 demo plots established including Syngenta demos Francis
13.1 Demonstrating production and harvesting equipment in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara
Demonstration of production machines completed in 8 states Francis
13.2 Linking farmers to sources of equipment procurement/maintenance in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara
Linkage completed for 39000 farmers Francis
14. I
n-Se
ason
Tr
aini
ng
14.1 Conduct in-season training for farmers in MARKETS II and Syngenta demo plots in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara
MRO, Amoo, processors, ADPs
& SPs
In-season training for 15,600 farmers completed Francis
15.1 Train farmers on self financing in Enugu, Ebonyi,Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara
All targeted farmers trained on self-financing
15.2 Link DEC and other financial institutions to farmer groups and processors to identify opportunities in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara
DEC and all identified financial institutions linked to farmers and
processors
16. S
eed
Prod
uctio
n Tr
aini
ng 17.1 Meet with selected seed companies; organize training for rice seed out-growers; training of rice seed out-growers (Ebonyi, Kwara, and Niger)
MRO, Aliyu, seed companies,
NCRI, ADPs, SPs
Training of 80 farmers on seed production/input completed Francis/Aliyu
9. P
re-
Seas
on
Trai
ning
Francis/FaroukFarouk, MRO,
processors, ADPs & SPs
15. A
cces
s to
Fi
nanc
e Se
rvic
es12
. Est
ablis
hmen
t of
Dem
o Pl
ots
13. T
echn
olog
y D
eplo
ymen
t
ADP, SPs, and MRO
MARKETS II Year 4 Rice: Wet Season Midbelt Regional Office
Activity Tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person
19.1 Stakeholders forum with value chain key actors Godson, MRO, FMARD,ADPs,
ATA , IITA,NCAM
One stakeholders forum with valuechain actors held
19.3 Introductory meeting between ADP management team and subcontractors in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara
Godson, MRO, SP and ADP
2 group Introductory meetings completed
19.4 Hold meetings with ADPs and SPs monthly Godson, MRO, ADPs, SPs
monthly meetings with 8 state ADPs completed
18. Y
outh
C
ontr
act
Spra
yer's
Tr
aini
ng 18.1 Identify agro-dealers for training on safe use of agro-chemicals Enugu, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara
MRO, Aliyu, Amoo
Completion of contract sprayers training TBD Francis
19. T
rain
ing
of
Smal
l Pro
cess
ors
on G
ood
Man
ufac
turin
g Pr
actic
es 19.1 Monitoring compliance to GMPs among the MARKETS II partner processors (Niger, Kwara, Benue, Enugu)
MRO, Aliyu, SPs Conduct GMP compliance audit (1)
20. C
olle
ctio
n of
EM
MP 20.1 Monitoring of effluent disposal and management
in rice mills in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue,Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara
MRO, processors, ADPs, SPs
Collection of EMMP completed in 8 states Aliyu/Francis/Joseph
21. S
uper
visi
on o
f Su
bcon
trac
t and
G
rant
ees
21.1 Supervising local subcontractor and grantees in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara
MROMonitoring visits conducted for all SPs and grantees, results/findings
shared with SPs and technicalAliyu/Francis
22.1 Build capacity of new SP staff and new EAs on M&E reporting requirements; and using GPS for capturing areas (Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara)
All EAs and SPs trained Femi, Francis
22.2 Geospatial mapping of demonstration plots (Enugu Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara)
All demo plots mapped Joshua, Francis
22.3 Monitoring visits to intervention areasMonitoring visits conducted to all states/SPs and results/findings shared with SPs and technical
Femi, Francis
22.4 Data quality assessment in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara
2 DQA undertaken and results shared with SPs Femi, Francis
22.5 Review of quarterly reports in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara
Quarterly report reviewed for 11 subcontractors Francis/Joseph/Aliyu
22. M
onito
ring
and
Eval
uatio
n
M&E,SP, MRO
17. E
xter
nal R
elat
ions
Francis/Godson
MARKETS II Year 4 Rice: Wet Season Northern Regional Office
Activity Tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person
1. P
ost-H
arve
st 1.0 Post-harvest training of selected farmers on proper harvesting, handling and the use of threshers and other equipment (Kano, Kebbi, Jigawa Sokoto, Taraba)
NRO, SP, KNARDA.KARDA, SARDA, JARDA, TADP 6,600 farmers trained SSS/SP
2.1 Market survey (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, Taraba)
NRO, SP price across various markets SSS/NRO/SP
2.2 Stakeholders meeting (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, Taraba)
NRO, SP, UMZA, POPULAR, LABANA,DANGOTE, Banks,
NCRI
Agreed price, number of buying points 2/state (10) SSS/SP
2.3 Buyback (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, Taraba)
UMZA, POPULAR, LABANA, DANGOTE, SSS. SP volume and value of paddy bought SSS/SP
3. Y
ield
, C
ost a
nd
Inco
me
Surv
ey
3.1 Conduct cost, yield, and income survey for wet season rice (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, Taraba)
M&E, SPs, ADPs, NROIncome survey report published and
shared with stakeholders in each participating state
Femi
4. E
xter
nal
Rel
atio
ns 4.1 Meet with subcontractor to plan for the season (Kano)
NRO, SPs, KNARDA.KARDA, SARDA, JARDA, TADP
ADPs of Jigawa, Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto and Taraba and SP meet SSS,
5. T
rain
ing
Mat
eria
ls
5.1 Print POP and other extension and training materials
NRO, technical team, logistics TM printed 600 copies Amoo
6.1 Organize credit/financial services forum between farmers and banks (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)
Financial services awareness created for 50% farmers
6.2 Collaborate with financial institution on input and equipment financing of mechanized farm equipment
Number of farm equipment disbursed (15)
7. D
evel
opin
g an
d Si
gnin
g of
IA
s
7.1 Develop IAs and follow up on signing (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto Jigawa)
KNARDA,KARDA,SARDA, JARDA, UMZA, POPULAR
,LABANA, DANGOTE, TADP8 IAs signed Godson, NRO
8. N
etw
orki
ng
Farm
ers 8.1 Networking and
registration of farmers (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto Jigawa)
NRO, SP,UMZA,POPULAR,LABANA,
KNARDA, KARDA,SARDA,JARDA, TADP
19,500 farmers networked by end of May SSS, SP
SSS, Bello
Continuation of 2014/2015 activities for wet-season rice
Wet-season rice 2015/2016
2. B
uyba
ck6.
Acc
ess
to F
inan
cial
Se
rvic
es
BOA, FBN,DEC,MFN, UBN, STERLING, MARKETS II
financial and technical teams
MARKETS II Year 4 Rice: Wet Season Northern Regional Office
Activity Tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person
9.1 Sensitization visit, mobilization, registration of farmers and meeting of community leaders in Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto Jigawa
Community leaders, KARDA, SARDA, TADP,
JARDA,KNARDA,
10 visits made; more women/youth have access to land SSS
9.2 Facilitate linkages of inputs sources to networked farmers (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto Jigawa)
Technical team, SP, Inputs sources
Linkages made with inputs agencies (20 linkages); Quantities of inputs
used by farmers SSS, SP
10.1 Meet with selected seed companies (Kano, Kebbi, Jigawa)
WACOT, TECHNISEED , NASC
2 Agreement signed for out-growers training NRO, SP
10.2 Organize training for rice seed out-growers (Kano, Kebbi, Jigawa)
WACOT, TECHNISEED, NASC, rice seed out growers 300 seed outgrowers trained SSS, SP
11.1 Training of new EAs and new SP staff on group dynamics and leadership (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, Taraba)
150 EAs and SP staff trained
11.2 Training of new EAs and SP staff on POP (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, Taraba)
30 EAs trained
12. P
re-
seas
on
trai
ning
12.1 Training of new lead farmers on best practices to increase production (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, Taraba)
NRO, SPs, Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, Taraba ADPs new lead farmers trained
Amoo, service provider, M&E,
SSS
13.1 Step down training for other farmers in the lead farmers group (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, Taraba)
7800 trained M&E service provider, SSS
13.2 Monitor step down training (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, Taraba)
15600 trained NRO, SP
14.1 Establish demo plots for intervention areas (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, Taraba)
32 demo established
14.2 Establish demo plots for SYNGENTA (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, Taraba)
50 demo plots in intervention and also50 in non inervention areas
established
14.3 Monitor established demo plots (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, Taraba)
20 demos for SYNGENTA established
15.1 Demonstration of power tillers, reapers and threshers (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)15.2 Train farmers on direct paddy seeder and transplanter in (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)
NRO/service providers
9. In
put S
ourc
ing
10. S
eed
Out
grow
ers
11. C
apac
ity B
uild
ing
Technical team
15. T
echn
olog
y Tr
ansf
er
Numbers of equipemnts demonstrated. 1950 farmers trained
SSS/VCA/SP/Yahaya
14. E
stab
lishm
ent o
f Dem
o Pl
ots
13. S
tep
Dow
n Tr
aini
ng
NRO, SPs, Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, Taraba ADPs
SP, SSS, SYNGENTA
MARKETS II Year 4 Rice: Wet Season Northern Regional Office
Activity Tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person
16. I
n-se
ason
Tr
aini
ng
16.1 Organize training for farmers’ on recommended rice production and farm management practices (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)
NRO, SP, EAs 7800 farmers trained SP, SSS17
. EM
MP 17.1 Training and monitoring
of partners processors on Effluent disposal and management
UMZA,POPULAR, LABANA,DANGOTE 4 processors trained SSP,
Consultant
18.1 Build capacity of new SPs and new EAs on M&E reporting requirements; and using GPS for capturing areas (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)
18 trained
18.2 Geospatial mapping of demonstration plots (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)
20 demos mapped
18.3 Monitoring visits (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)
Monitoring visits undertaken and report shared
18.4 Data quality assessment (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)
DQA undertaken and results shared with SPs and technical
18.5 Review quarterly reports (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)
All rice quarterly reports reviewed Femi, SSS
19.
Supe
rvis
ion
of
Subc
ontr
act
19.1 Supervise and spot check performance of local subcontractor (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)
NRO Monitoring visits undertaken and report shared NRO
20.1 Develop a directory of lead farmers and processors
NRO, POPULAR, UMZA, DANGOTE, LABANA,
LEADFARMERS
one comprehensive directorySSS
20.2 Printing of AWAY to be used after LOP
AMOO, NRO500 AWAYS issued to each
participating state, total 2500 AWAYS distributed
SSS, AMOO, SP
20.
Sust
aina
bilit
y
Femi
18. M
onito
ring
and
Eval
uatio
n
M&E, operations, SP, NRO
MARKETS II Year 4 Rice: Dry Season Northern Regional Office
Activity Tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Milestones/ Targets Point Person
1.
Exte
rnal
R
elat
ions
1.1 Meeting with subcontractor to plan for the season (Kano) SP, NRO, ADPs JARDA, KNARDA, KARDA,
SADP SSS
2. T
rain
ing
Mat
eria
ls
2.1 Print POP and other extension and training materials (Abuja)
NRO, technical team, logistics TM 600 printed Amoo
3.1 Collaborate with financial institutions to facilitate financing for mechanized farm equipment (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, Taraba)
at least 30% farmers
3.2 Credit assessment and follow up (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto Jigawa) 4 Processors
4. D
evel
opin
g an
d Si
gnin
g of
IAs 4.1 Signing of IAs with partners (Kano,
Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)
KNARDA, KARDA, SARDA, JARDA, UMZA Mills POPULAR Mills ,
LABANA, Dangote Mills
4 IAs signed SSS
5. N
etw
orki
ng
Farm
ers 5.1 Sensitization, mobilization, and
registration of farmers (Kano, Jigawa, Kebbi, Sokoto)
NRO, SP, UMZA, POPULAR, LABANA, Dangote, KNARDA,
KARDA, SARDA, JARDA,
3000 new farmers networked SSS, SP
6.1 Improve women and youth access to land (Kano, Kebbi, Jigawa Sokoto)
Community leaders, KARDA, SARDA, TADP,
JARDA, KNARDA
Visits made; more women/youth have access to land SSS
6.2 Link farmers to input sources (Kano, Kebbi Jigawa, Sokoto)
Technical team, SP, Inputs sources
20 linkages made; quantities of inputs used by farmers SSS, SP
8.1 Meet with selected seed companies (Kano, Kebbi, Jigawa)
WACOT, TecniSeed, Notore, NASC Agreement signed NRO, SP
8.2 Training of rice seed out-growers (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)
WACOT, TecniSeed, NASC, rice seed out-
growers100 seed out-growers trained SSS, SP
9. C
apac
ity
Bui
ldin
g
9.1 Training of new EAs on POP (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa) Technical team new EAs trained
10. P
re-S
easo
n Tr
aini
ng
10.1 Training of new lead farmers on dry-season rice POP (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)
NRO, SPs, Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Jigawa ADPs new lead farmers trained Amoo, SP,
SSS
11.1 Step down training to other farmers (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa) SP, SSS
11.2 Monitor step down training (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, Taraba) NRO, SP
12.1 UDP demonstration (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, Taraba) SP, NRO, ADPs 10 demos established SSS
12.2 Establishment of demo plots in intervention areas (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)
30 demos established
12.3 Establishment of Syngenta demo plots in intervention areas (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)
40 demos established
12.4 Monitor established demo plots (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa,) Demo plots monitored
SSS, Bello
Dry season rice 2015/2016
11. S
tep
Dow
n Tr
aini
ng
NRO, SPs, Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Jigawa ADPs
12000 farmers trained through step-down
3. A
cces
s to
Fi
nanc
ial
Serv
ices
BOA, FBN, DEC, MFN, MARKETS II financial and
technical teams
6. In
put
Sour
cing
8. S
eed
Out
grow
ers
NRO, SP
12. E
stab
lishm
ent o
f D
emo
Plot
s
SP, SSS
MARKETS II Year 4 Rice: Dry Season Northern Regional Office
Activity Tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Milestones/ Targets Point Person
13.1 Demonstration of power tiller, reaper, and rice threshers (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)13.2 Train farmers on transplanter (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)14.1 Train new farmers’ on improved dry season rice production practices (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, )
NRO, SP, EAs new farmers trained SP, SSS
14.2 Demonstrate fishnet technology and linking farmers to fishnet sources NRO, SP, EAs
50% of the networked farmers in Kano and Jigawa and 25% in
Sokoto and Kebbi will be trained and linked
SP, EAs, SSS
15. P
ost H
arve
st
Trai
ning
15.1 Post-harvest training of selected farmers on proper harvesting, handling, and the use of threshers and other equipment (Kano, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto)
NRO, SP, KNARDA, KARDA, SARDA, JARDA 6000 trained during field days SSS/SP
16.1 Market survey (Kano, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto) NRO, SPs SSS, NRO,
SP
16.2 Stakeholders meeting (Kano, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto)
NRO, SP, UMZA, POPULAR, LABANA, Dangote, banks, NCRI
SSS/NRO/SP
16.3 Buy back (Kano, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto)
UMZA, POPULAR, LABANA, Dangote, lead
farmers
Volume and value of paddy bought SSS/NRO/SP
17. E
MM
P 17.1 Monitor proper Managing Quality and Standards (MQS) including effluent disposal and management in rice mills (Kano, Kebbi)
UMZA, POPULAR, LABANA 4 processors monitored NRO
18.1 Build capacity of new EAs on M&E reporting requirements; and using GPS for capturing areas (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)
new extension agents trained Femi
18.2 Pre-survey training for new EAs on data collection (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)
new extension agents trained on data collection Femi
18.3 Geospatial mapping of demonstration plots (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)
All 70 demo plots mapped SP, NRO
18.4 Yield income survey (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)
Cost, yield, and income survey completed and results shared M&E, NRO
18.5 Monitoring visits (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)
Monitoring visits carried out and findings shared NRO, SP
18.6 Data quality assessment (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)
DQAs scheduled and completed and findings shared M&E, NRO
18.7 Review of quarterly reports (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa) All quarterly reports reviewed SP, M&E,
NRO
19. S
uper
visi
on
of S
ubco
ntra
ct
19.1 Supervise and spot check performance of local subcontractor (Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa)
NRO 12 Monitoring visits; 3 state reports published and shared NRO
20.1 Develop a directory of lead farmers and processors
NRO, POPULAR, UMZA, Dangote, LABANA, lead
farmers
one comprehensive directorySSS
20.2 Printing of AWAY to be used after LOP AMOO, NRO
500 AWAYS issued to each participating state, total 2500
AWAYS distributed
SSS, AMOO, SP
20.
Sust
aina
bilit
y 14
. In-
Seas
on
Trai
ning
8 MARKETS survey results used to set price
18.M
onito
ring
and
Eval
uatio
n
M&E, operations, SP, NRO
16. B
uy B
ack
13.
Tech
nolo
gy
Tran
sfer
1500 lead farmers trained
MARKETS II Year 4 Sorghum Northern Regional Office
Activity Tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person
1. P
ost-
Har
vest
1.1 Post-harvest training of selected farmers on proper harvesting, handling, and the use of threshers and other equipment (Kano, Kaduna)
NRO, SP, ADPs 6,200 farmers trained Faden/SP
2.1 Market survey (Kano, Kaduna) NRO,SP, ADPs Prices across various markets collected
2.2 Stakeholders meeting (Kano, Kaduna)
NRO,SP,ADPs,AMP,AFEX, Banks,FEED TECH,Top Feeds.
Prices across various markets collected
2.3 Buy back (Kano, Kaduna) AMP, AFEX, lead farmers Buyback results captured
2.4 Conduct cost, yield, and income survey for sorghum (Kano, Kaduna)
M&E, SPs, ADP, NRO Income survey completed Femi
3. E
xter
nal
Rel
atio
ns
3.2 Meet with subcontractor (DDI) to plan for the season (Kano) DDI 1 meeting held
4. A
cces
s to
Fin
anci
al
Serv
ices
4.1 Organize credit/financial services forum between lead farmers and banks (Kano, Kaduna)
BOA, FBN, DEC, MFN, MARKETS II financial and
technical teams
farmers trained on financial services Faden/ Bello
5. D
evel
opin
g an
d si
gnin
g of
IA
s 5.1 Signing of IAs with partners (Kano, Kaduna)
KNARDA, KADP, AMP, AFEX, FEED TECH, Top Feeds 4 IAs signed Godson/ Faden
6. N
etw
orki
ng
Farm
ers 6.1 Sensitization, mobilization, and
registration of farmers (Kano, Kaduna)
NRO, SP, KNARDA, KADP, AMP, AFEX, FEED TECH, Top
Feeds.
15,500 farmers mobilized and
networked by end of May
SP/Faden
7.1 Improve access to land for women and youth (Kano, Kaduna) Meeting with community leaders
4 meetings held; more women/youth have access to land
Faden/NRO
7.2 Link farmers to input sources (Kano, Kaduna)
Technical team, SP, NOTORE, Golden Fertilizer, Jubail Agro-
chemicals, Syngenta, ATA, ICRISAT, Da-Algreen
6 linkages made Faden/SP
8.1 Meet with selected seed companies (Kano, Kaduna)
IAR, ICRISAT, Syngenta, AMP, AFEX, Da-Algreen, TecniSeed
1 meeting with selected seed
companies heldFaden/SP
8.2 Train sorghum seed out-growers (Kano, Kaduna)
IAR, ICRISAT, Syngenta, AMP, AFEX, Da-Algreen, TecniSeed,
sorghum seed out-growers
2 associations trained 1 in KD and 1 in KN
Faden, SP, ADPs
9. T
rain
ing
9.1 Season Training to Lead Farmers(Kano,Kaduna) 3100 farmers trained
10.1 Step down training for other farmers in the lead farmers group (Kano, Kaduna)
15,500 farmers trained through step-down
M&E Service Provider, Faden.
10.2 Monitor step down training (Kano, Kaduna)
15,500 farmers monitored through
step-downFaden, SP
7. In
put S
ourc
ing
NRO, SPs, Kano and Kaduna ADPs
Continuation of 2014/2015 Activities for sorghum
8. S
eed
Out
grow
ers
10. S
tep
dow
n tr
aini
ng
2. B
uy B
ack
Faden/SP
2015/2016 for sorghum
MARKETS II Year 4 Sorghum Northern Regional Office
Activity Tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person11.2 Establishment of demo plots for farmer groups using best practices (Kano, Kaduna)
30 demos established
11.4 Monitor established demo plots (Kano, Kaduna)
12.1 Demonstration of production and harvesting equipment (Kano, Kaduna)
4 demonstrations held 2 in KD and 2 in Kn
12.2 On-farm testing of hybrid varieties (Kano, Kaduna)
Increased production efficiency of 4t/ha
13.1 Build capacity of SPs and EAs on M&E reporting requirements; and using GPS for capturing areas (Kano, Kaduna)
37 trained
13.2 Monitoring visits (Kano, Kaduna)
Monitoring visits undertaken
13.3 Data quality assessment (Kano, Kaduna) DQA undertaken
13.4 Review of monthly/quarterly reports (Kano, Kaduna)
Quarterly reports reviewed and
submitted
14. S
uper
visi
on
of S
ubco
ntra
ct
14.1 Monitoring of service providers (Kano, Kaduna) NRO Monitoring visits
undertaken Faden, NRO
Femi
13. M
onito
ring
and
Eval
uatio
n
M&E, Operations, SP, NRO
SP, NRO, M&E, Kano and Kaduna ADPs
12.
Tech
nolo
gy
Tran
sfer
11.
Esta
blis
hmen
t of
dem
o pl
ots
Faden/Service Providers
MARKETS II Year 4 Irrigation
Activity Tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person1.1 Identify and network with women and youth in selected states in homestead farming
500 farmers identified and networked for drip
irrigation training
1.2 Select locations suitable for demonstrating drip irrigation
Locations selected for establishment of demos
1.3 Establish demo sites for drip irrigation in Kebbi, Jigawa and Kaduna states
10 drip irrigation demos established
2.1 Field demonstration and training for women and youth on drip irrigation technology in Kebbi, Jigawa, and Kaduna states for homestead farming in dry season2.2 Train women and youth on best production practices for homestead farming
2.3 MEF and nutrition training for women and youth in homestead farming
2.4 Group Dynamics and Leadership training for selected women and youth Technical, BDS
All groups benefitting from drip irrigation
training will benefit from group dynamics training
Felicity/Emeka
3.1 Monitor demo plots and homestead farming activities
Monitoring of demo sites carried out
3.2 Conduct income yield survey for drip irrigation in the selected states
Income yield survey conducted
4.1 Demonstrate and train farmers on the use of motorcycle pumps for irrigation
NRO, Felicity, pump supplier TBD
4.2 Demonstrate and train farmers on the use of motorcycle pumps in locations where irrigation is practiced in the Middle Belt
MRO Locations identified
Felicity
Felicity
FelicityNRO and ADPs
4. D
emon
stra
tion
of S
mal
l-Sca
le
Irrig
atio
n Te
chno
logy
3. M
onito
ring
and
Eval
uatio
n2.
Tra
inin
g
Felicity
500 farmers trained including women and
youth
Aliyu, NRO, HES, and ADPs
1. E
stab
lishm
ent o
f D
rip Ir
rigat
ion
Dem
os
Technical, M&E
MARKETS II Year 4 Technical Training
Tasks/Sub-tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Milestones/ Targets Point Person
1.1 Train ADP extension agents on POP in the three regions
TM,VC advisors.ADPs and MARKETS II, Logistics
100 staff trained
1.2 Conduct training for service providers on POP in the three regions TM,VC advisors, ADPs and SPs
40 staff trained
1.3 Conduct spot check on pre-season training step down
VC advisors,SP,ADPs
2.0 Review of POP Manuals and farmers AWAY guide for all value chain commodities
TM,VC advisors, ADPs and SPs POP reviewed Aliyu/Amoo
2.1 Printing of training materials Training Manager,
Procurement,logisticsTraining materials
printedAmoo
3.1 Selection of EA and SP staff for Training of Coaches in Sokoto, Kano , Jigawa, Kebbi, and Taraba
Training Manager,VC advisors, ADP,SPs
100 EA and SPs trained
3.2 Select consultant for Training of Coaches HR,Training manager Cosultant selected
3.3 Conduct Training of Coaches workshop for selected EA and SP
ADP, VC Advisor, SP 100 trained
3.4 Coaching of selected farmer groups in five states VC advisor, ADP, TM 100 groups reached through
3.5 Monitoring of coaches with farmers groupVC advisors, ADPs, SPs, TM
4.1 Selection of Extension agnts and service providers staff for training of coaches in Ondo,Kwara,Oyo,Benue and Cross Rivers
TM, VC advisors, ADPs, SPs 60 selected
4.2 Select Consultant for training of CoachesHR,Training manager Consultant selected
4.3 Conduct Training of Coaches workshop for selected EA and SP
VC advisor, ADP,TM 60 trained
4.4 Coaching of selected farmer group in five states VC advisors, ADPs,SPs,TM 80 groups reached through coaching
4.5 Monitoring of coaches with farmers group VC advisors, ADPs,SPs,TM
Emeka/Aliyu/Amoo
4. C
oach
ing
Prog
ram
for
SRO
/MB
RO
1. T
rain
ing
2. P
acka
ge o
f Pr
actic
es
revi
ew3.
Coa
chin
g Pr
ogra
m fo
r NR
OAmoo
Emeka/Aliyu/Amoo
MARKETS II Year 4 Business Development
Activity Tasks Resources Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person
1.1 Hold routine SPs/MARKETS II meetings GSF, M&E, Ops, Technical Director and Managers, SPs
Roundtables and annual review with SPs held. At least 3 workshops held Emeka/GSF
1.2 Organize forum to promote linkage of SPs FMARD, SPs, other projects 1 forum/workshop held Emeka /Godson
2.1 NAEC Training for grantee farmer groups STTA Farmer groups trained in NAEC Emeka/VC
managers in regional offices
2.2 Group Dynamics and Leadership training for grantee farmer groups STTA Farmer groups trained in GDLS
Emeka/VC managers in
regional offices
2.3 TA Support to DEC & LAPO on embedding NAEC, monitor implementation PIND, LAPO, DEC DEC staff complete field training and certified Emeka/Farouk
2.4. Work with Agric Fin.team to replicate LAPO partnership model and training in Midbelt STTA, MBRO At least 5 associations identified per region; 1 NAEC ToT
conducted for identified financial institution/region Emeka/Farouk
2.5 Facilitate six exchange visits between grantee groups to promote peer learning
Logistics, regional offices and VC Managers At least 6 exchange visits facilitated (2 per region) Emeka/Aliyu
3.1 Conclude implementation of targeted CB to grantees and selected associations STTA
Targeted capacity building for selected groups, grantees completed. At least 100 farmer and processor
groups/associations supportedEmeka
3.2 Review meetings with selected STTA STTA
3.3 Develop new ToR
3.4 Identify and engage short-term technical assistance for support to grantees GSF, Ops
4. C
apac
ity
Bui
ldin
g/Tr
aini
ng
Supp
ort t
o Pa
rtne
rs
4.1 Training /TA support to partner organizations like IFAD, Fadama, PIND, MADE and identified private sector organizations
PIND, FADAMA III, IFAD At least three (3) ToTs in NAEC /GDLT conducted Emeka
At least 100 grantees, farmer and processor groups/associations supported with STTA and 10
micro/small processors and groups trained
I. Lo
cal P
artn
er
Cap
acity
B
uild
ing
2. B
usin
ess
Trai
ning
and
Cap
acity
B
uild
ing
Supp
ort t
o G
rant
ee F
arm
er
Ass
ocia
tions
3. T
arge
ted
Org
aniz
atio
nal
Cap
acity
Bui
ldin
g an
d Su
ppor
t for
PO
s,
Gra
ntee
s et
c.
Emeka/GSF/ Bassey
MARKETS II Year 4 Agricultural Finance
Activity Tasks Resources Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person
1.1 Continue engagement of prospective and present financial institution partners on the 2015/2016 planned activities
Agricultural finance team
Ecobank, Sterling Bank, Wema bank, Skye bank, BoA, BoI, LAPO, DEC, WDI, Fortis, Growing
Business MFB,FADAMA Project MFBs, Grooming
Center, TAK Asset
M+Q2: Q11eet with at least six microfinance banks and four commercial banks including
FBN, Skye, UBN & Sterling in project operating ares to gauge their interest and readiness to
partner with MARKETS II
Farouk and the Credit Specialists
1.2 Engage prospective and present partners on 2015/2016 activities and sign or renew expired implementation agreements with willing financial institutions
Agricultural finance team List above
IA signed with at least one Microfinance bank per region
(North, South, Mid-Belt & Niger Delta) and two commercial banks by December 2015.
Renew all expired IAs
Farouk and the Credit Specialists
1.3 Focus more on LAPO, DEC, Fortis MFB, WD MFB, Grooming Center MFB and BoA due to their peculiar agricultural lending products and disposition to lendingto the agricultural sector
Agricultural finance team
LAPO, DEC, Fortis MFB, WD MFB, Grooming
Center MFB and BoA, Agro input dealers and
IFDC
Same as above Farouk and the Credit Specialists
1.4 Engage IFDC, input dealers BoA, Fortis, DEC and other partner financial institutions to discuss issues relating to facilitation of loans for agro input dealers and also partner with TAK Assets management Ltd on input credit to farmers
Agricultural finance team
LAPO, DEC, Fortis MFB, WD MFB, Grooming
Center MFB, BoA and TAK Assets and other
Financial institution partners to be identified
Same as above Farouk and Salasi
1.5 Continue participation at the Microfinance Advisory Board meeting of the Central Bank of Nigeria as a member of the board
Agricultural finance team CBN and other donorsAttend all scheduled meetings at the Central Bank of Nigeria
officeFarouk
1.6 Work with HES unit to support activities deliberately targeting youth and gender access to credit
Agricultural finance and Household Economic Strengthening team
BoA, Sterling bank, women and youth
farmers
At least four youth and gender groups linked to sources of
finance by June 2016
Farouk and Bassey
1.7 Collaborate with NIRSAL/CBN to take advantage of government lending incentives programs for farmers through commercial banks
Agricultural finance team
NIRSAL/CBN, LAPO, DEC, Fortis MFB, WD MFB, D/Kudu, Warawa
MFBs and BoA
At least three groups from three value chains access credit through commercial bank
partners under the NIRSAL scheme
Credit Team
1.8 MARKETS II will partner with other donor funded programs sharing similar objectives
Agricultural finance team IFAD/RUFIN, Propcom etc.
MARKETS II to have met with IFAD, RUFIN and Propcom to review collaboration by June
2016
Farouk and the Credit Specialists
2.1 Work with management teams from LAPO, DEC, BoA, WD MFB and Fortis MFB banks to identify training needs of their agricultural lending staff and implement training on a cost share basis
Agricultural finance team LAPO, DEC, Fortis MFB, WD MFB and BoA
All training needs of partner financial institutions identified by
March 2016
Farouk and the Credit Specialists
2.2 Educate prospective loan beneficiarieson the importance of insurance and agricultural credit guarantee schemes of the FG through the CBN and others
Agricultural finance team MARKETS II Farmers and Partners
All borrowing groups educated by June 2016
Farouk and the Credit Specialists
2.3 Organize capacity building programs using NAEC for partners financial institution staff participating in pilot programs similar to the one done in the Niger Delta with LAPO. Also, NAEC and book keeping training for MARKETS II and PIND partners in Owerri and Calabar
Agricultural finance teamand consultant
BoI, LAPO, DEC, WDI, Fortis
Training conducted for 10 identified staff in each of the MFB partners by September
2016
Farouk and the Credit Specialists
1. M
eetin
gs a
nd S
trat
egic
Par
tner
ship
For
mat
ion
2. C
apac
ity B
uild
ing
MARKETS II Year 4 Agricultural Finance
Activity Tasks Resources Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person
3. D
ata
Col
lect
ion
3.1 Collect performance data on loan disbursements from partner financial institutions on a quarterly basis and report to M & E for input into the quarterly report
Credit specialists for North, Middle-belt and
South
LAPO, DEC, Fortis MFB, WD MFB and BoA and other financial institution
partners
Credit data collected and analyzed. $15 M loans and
50,000 borrower per quarter
Farouk and the Credit Specialists
4.1 Engage with value chain managers in identification of financial services needs of partners along the various value chains in targeted sites
Agricultural finance teamand value chain
managersNA Financial needs of partners
identified Farouk, Value
Chain Managers
4.2 Conduct joint sensitization visit to newly mobilized lead farmers for the 2015/2016 work plan on access to credit
Agriculture finance team and value chain
managersNA
Atleast 60 lead farmers sensitized per region by July
2016Credit Specialists
4.3 Assist farmers and other value chain players in meeting loan documentation requirements and business plan development
Agricultural finance team, value chain
managers
Farmers, processors, input dealers etc.
At least one farmer group assisted per region by
September 2016
Farouk and the Credit Specialists
4.4 Linkage activities for pre-assessed farmer groups, inputs dealers, and small-scale processors to partner financial institution for access to credit
Agricultural finance team, value chain
managers
Farmers, processors, input dealers and
financial institutions
At least one group per commodity linked to partner
financial institutions
Farouk and the Credit Specialists
4.5 Work with insurance companies such as NAIC, Leadway Insurance, and IGI to extend sensitization of crop insurance to MARKETS II farmers
Agricultural finance team NAIC, Farmers, Leadway Insurance and IGI
Invite Leadway Insurance, NAIC and IGI representatives to talk with a cross-section of
loan beneficiary groups
Farouk
5. S
usta
inab
ility
5.1 MARKETS II financial team will continue to work with LAPO, DEC, other MFBs, and any interested commercial bank or other stakeholders to design and implement the pilot programs in different value chains to enable farmers and agro-processors to access credit facilities on a sustainalble basis. Institutionalize NAEC and Agricultural Value Chain Finance training
Agricultural Finance Team
LAPO, DEC, MFBs, Commercial banks, BoA, Service providers, Input
supliers & CBN
Financial institutions trained on NAEC & Agricultural Value Chain Finance. Also loans
disbursed to farmers and other stakeholders.
Financial services team
4. L
oan
Faci
litat
ion
MARKETS II Year 4 External Relations
Activity Tasks Resources Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person
1.1 Work with regional offices and directors to conclude and sign Implementation Agreements
Regional managers, directors, ADPs,
millers
Implementation
agreements signed Godson
1.2 Track IAsRegional managers,
directors, ADPs, millers
Collaborative program developed Godson
2.1 Coordinate MD's visits to states' Commissioners
ADP PMs, BPO managers, state govts,
ADPs
At least 3 targeted states visited Godson
2.2 Participate in regional/state quarterly stakeholders workshops BDS, ADPs At least one meeting per
quarter attended Godson
2.3 Organize half-yearly review/capacity building meetings with ADP PMs/ directors of extension
ADP PMs, regional managers, state govts,
ADPs
2 half yearly meetings/capacity building
for ADP heldGodson/Emeka
2.4 Organize a review meeting of Desk officers
ADP desk officers and regional managers
Report on issues affecting performance and solutions
identified
Godson/SPMs/Emeka
3.1 Follow-up and provide technical assistanceto paddy aggregation centers (PACs) Director, SGR FMARD Quarterly progress report
obtained Godson
3.2 Undertake quarterly field visit to monitor implementation progress of PACs
Director, SGR, FMARD Quarterly report obtained Godson
3.3 Attend GES weekly working group meetings FMARD Weekly minutes circulated Godson
3.4 Facilitate collaborative activities between Fadama III and MARKETS
MARKETS II BDS, Fadama III
NAEC training for Fadama III facilitators undertaken Emeka/Godson
3.5 Work with AETA of FMARD to hold National Extension Forum to determine Extension approaches in the MARKETS states
Productivity, HES,AETA
Forum recommendations and conclusions submitted
Godson/Aliyu/Bassey
4.1 Attend quarterly meetingsProductivity, MBRO, IFAD, JICA, CARI,
NAMDA etc
Quarterly meetings held with proceedings reported Godson
4.2 Undertake field visit to monitor implementation progress
Productivity, MBRO IFAD,JICA,CARI,
NAMDA etc
Implementation report provided Godson
4.3 Collate Implemetation Partners activities in MARKETS states Regional offices Findings reported Godson
4.4 Engage Implementation Partners in discussions on possible collaboration Regional offices At least 10 states coverd Godson
5. Q
uart
erly
Su
mm
ary
of
Ach
ieve
men
ts
for F
MA
RD
/SG
5.1 Glean from quarterly reports CommunicationsQuarterly summary
produced and forwarded to FMARD/SGs
Godson
6. A
d-ho
c as
sign
men
ts
from
FM
AR
D
6.1 Undertake ad-hoc tasks referred to MARKETS II by FMARD
MD/other MARKETS II staff Reports provided Godson
7. N
atio
nal
Cou
ncil
of
Agr
icul
ture
7.1 Participate in NCA when scheduled Management, FMARD Report of event Godson
1. S
igni
ng a
nd
Trac
king
of
Impl
emen
tatio
n A
gree
men
ts
4. C
oalit
ion
of D
evel
opm
ent
Part
ner P
roje
cts
Mee
tings
2. In
tera
ctio
n w
ith S
tate
of
ficia
ls3.
Col
labo
ratio
n w
ith F
MA
RD
MARKETS II Year 4 Avian Influenza (HPAI)
Activity Tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person
1.1.1 Review manual and print training materials M&E, technical, EAs, SPs Manual reviewed and printed ready for training Femi Gisanrin
1.1.1 Send out training memo, activity request, travel advances etc. to Ops unit M&E, operations
1.1.2 Plan training in targeted states Operations, M&E, FMARD, SPs, ADPs
1.1.3 Selection of participants for the training from targetetd states
M&E, SPs, FMARD, ADPs, farmers
1.1.4 Schedule and conduct training in the targeted states
M&E, SPs, FMARD, ADPs, farmers
1.2.1 Review manual and print training materials M&E, technical, EAs, SPs Manual reviewed and printed ready for training. Femi Gisanrin
1.2.2 Send out training memo, activity request, travel advances etc. to Ops unit M&E, operations
1.2.2 Plan training in targeted states Operations, M&E, FMARD, SPs, ADPs
1.2.3 Selection of participants for the training from targetetd states M&E, SPs, ADPs, FMARD
1.2.4 Schedule and conduct training in the targeted states M&E, SPs, ADPs, FMARD
1.3.1 Review manual and print training materials M&E, technical, EAs, SPs Manual reviewed and printed ready for training. Femi Gisanrin
1.3.2 Send out training memo, activity request, travel advances etc. to Ops unit M&E, operations
1.3.3 Plan training in targeted statesOperations,
Technical,M&E, FMARD, ADPs
1.3.4 Selection of participants for the training from targetetd states M&E, SPs, ADPs, farmers
1.3.5 Schedule and conduct training in the targeted states M&E, SPs, ADPs, farmers
2.1.1 Review manual and print training materials M&E, technical, EAs, SPs Manual reviewed and printed ready for training. Femi Gisanrin
2.1.2 Send out training memo, activity request, travel advances etc. to Ops unit M&E, operations
2.1.3 Plan training in targeted states Operations, M&E, STTAs, SPs, ADPs
2.1.4 Selection of participants for the training from targetetd states M&E, SPs, ADPs, farmers
2.1.5 Schedule and conduct training in the targeted states M&E, SPs, ADPs, farmers
All targeted states contacted
FY2015/2016
200 stakeholders trained2.1T
rain
ing
of p
oultr
y st
akeh
olde
rs o
n H
PAI
1.2 Training of Health, Community and Animal workers on chicken movement from farm to market, control measures at LBMs.
All targeted states contacted
All targeted states contacted
Femi Gisanrin
2.1 Training of Poultry farmers, LBM operators, CAHW and PAN executives on public health aspect of biosecurity and potential transmission of disease to human.
Femi Gisanrin
200 stakeholders trained
1.3 Training of Health, Community and Animal workers on effective use of PPEs in the containment and depopulation.
All targeted states contacted
Femi Gisanrin
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200 stakeholders trained
Femi Gisanrin
200 stakeholders trained
1.1 Training of Health, Community and Animal workers on basic knowledge of AI, its prevention and control strategy.
MARKETS II Year 4 Avian Influenza (HPAI)
Activity Tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Milestones/Targets Point Person
3.1.1 Review manual and print training materials
3.1.2 SPs delivers biosecurity training to TOT participants across all targeted vaklue chains
3.1.3 Monitor training in targeted states and across value chains
3.2.1 Review manual and print training materials3.2.2 SPs delivers improved hygiene and sanitation practices to networked farmers across all targeted value chains3.2.3 Monitor training in targeted states and across value chains
4.1 Maintain communication with FAO and other donor agencies on national, regional situation, early AI case recognition, rapid reporting and AI outbreak containment.
Technical, M&E, communications
Daily and annual reports reviewed
4.2 Provide accurate information to the general publicand poultry stakeholders, in particular, through distribution of communication materials and training of poultry farmers.
Technical, M&E, communications, SPs,
USAID, GON
Stickers, flyers and information boards distributed
4.3 Continue to attend donor partners meeting to access and determine the phase of the HPAI in the country.
Femi, Ilisa, Harvey, USAID and donors
All scheduled meeting attended
4.4 Provide information to the public on HPAI on where to seek advice on the subject mattter.
M&E,Communications, SPs, OPs, ADPs, FMARD
Stickers, flyers and information boards distributed
4.5 Increase the awareness of MARKETS II farmers and other stakeholders in the targeted states by including HPAI as part of the normal deliverables of the SP in targeted states
M&E, Communications, SPs, OPs, ADPs, FMARD
More 40,000 communication materials distributed in states
and FCT
Femi Gisanrin, Ilisa and Harvey
4. C
omm
unic
atio
ns
At least 10,000 farmers trained across value chains
and statesFemi GisanrinTechnical, M&E,
operations, SPs, ADPs
3.2 Training of targeted crops farmers on improved hygiene and sanitation in immediate household enviroment to ensure protection of backyard poultry farms
Technical, M&E, operations, SPs, ADPs
3.1 Training of targeted crops farmers on essentials of HPAI as part of the normal agronomic trainings specifically on biosecurity
At least 10,000 farmers trained across value chains
and statesFemi Gisanrin
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cro
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PAI a
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MARKETS II Year 4 Household Economic Strengthening
Activity Tasks/Sub-tasks Resources and Partners Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Milestones/ Targets Point Person
1.1 Conduct gender mainstreaming workshop for service providers' staff STTA, HR, Logistics 50 staff trained
1.2 Conduct a gender review of MARKETS II project STTA, HR, HQ
Gender review conducted and report shared
2.1 Conduct post-training visit/contacts to IDP to determine how many IDP have used skills
NEMA, Hisbah Board Kano, M&E Assessment completed and findings shared
2.2 Conduct MEF/Nutrition training for IDPs in Kano, Taraba, Nasarawa, Kaduna
Training Manager, HES Specialist, MEF trainers and ADP-
WIA
15000 IDPs trained on business skills and nutrition
2.4 Collaborate with Action Against Hunger, TY Danjuma Foundation to engage IDPs in skills and micro-credit support
Training Manager, HES Specialist, ADP
600 IDPs receive supportBassey
2.5 Identify and develop collaborations with other IDP support organizations
HES team Additonal organizations identified and IA developed Bassey
3.1 Adapt nutrition BCC materials for distribution during value chain trainings
Training manager, HES Specialist, GAIN, ADP
Nutrition BCC material developed and printed (3000 copies) Bassey/Amoo
3.2 Conduct training for women on homestead farming and nutrition in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Jigawa
Irrigation specialist, VC, input team, seeds, service provider
600 women trained on homestead farming and irrigation
Aisha/Felicity
4.1 Supervise service providers and pollination service delivery to farmers
SAF, VC advisors, service providers, ADPs
1000 farmers reached
4.2 Conduct bee keeping training for women in soy and cocoa value chains (Benue, Cross River, Kaduna, Niger, Ondo states)
SAF, VC advisors, SP 250 women bee keepers trained
4.3 Conduct bee keeping/pollination training for women in soy and cocoa value chains (Benue, Cross River, Kaduna, Niger, Ondo states)
SAF, VC advisors, SP 60 farmers/bee keepers trained on pollination activities
4.4 Train and strengthen bee keeper groups in the selected locations
SAF, VC advisors, SP Bee groups formed (10)
4.5 Monitor and supervise honey producers and bee pollinators and track service provision to farmer groups
SAF, VC advisors, SP, M&E 160 pollinators engaged in pollination services M&E/Bassey
5.1 Conduct supervision in conjunction with Africa Community Bridge Foundation (ACBF) on simple aquaculture production and processing techniques for youth in Benue EDC program
MARKETS II/STTA Local, ACBF, CBN-EDC
50 youth and women trained Saeed/Bassey
6. G
rant
s
6.1 Monitoring and support to women farmer associations receiving grants
VC advisor, partners staff Grant received
7. M
onito
ring
and
Eval
uatio
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7.1 Carry out monitoring and supervision of training and other HES activities
Field visit carried out
M&E
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Bassey
Bassey Aisha
Bassey
3.N
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MARKETS II Year 4 Communications
Activity Tasks Resources and Partners
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Milestones and Targets Point Person
1.1.1 Compilation of bi-monthly highlights and activities
Technical and M&E team
A draft report prepared with extracted content from trip reports and other activities
Comm Manager
1.1.2 Publication of bi-monthly Technical staff and PMU
Bi-monthly reviewed and approved by DCOP and MD as the final document
Comm Manager
1.2.1 Compilation of quarterly reports using inputs from technical staff, SPs and M&E
Comm. Manager
Draft quarterly report prepared with unputs from the technical staff and M&E
Comm Manager
1.2.2 Editing of quarterly reports
MD, PMU, Comm.
Manager
Draft quarterly report shared with DCOP, MD and PMU for review
Comm Manager
1.2.3 Publication and dissemination of the quarterly reports
Comm. Manager, MD
four quarterly reports published and share with USAID and PIND
Comm Manager
2.1 Identification of potential success stories from technical staff, service providers and M&E reports
Technical staff, SPs, M&E
Three potential success stories identified per quarter
Comm Manager
2.1.1 Verification of success stories with techncal team and M&E
Technical staff, SPs, M&E
2.1.2 Field visits to validate success stories by interviewing beneficiaries
Comm. Manager and
regional managers
2.1.3 Compilation of success story
Comm. Manager, MD
12 Success stories compiled Comm Manager
2.1.4 Publication of success story and send them to the mission and staff, including SPs
Comm. Manager
Two success stories included in the quarterly report
Comm Manager
2.2 Identification and sourcing of impact stories through field visits
Technical staff All potential impact stories identified and verified
Comm Manager
2.2.1 Evaluation of the right mode of presentation of the impact (impact story, photographs, video clips)
Comm. Manager/Photo
grapher
All impact stories presented in the right mode Comm Manager
2.2.2 Impact stories published and shared
Comm. Manager
All impact stories published and shared with USAID
Comm Manager
3.1 Summarizing the key activities and achievements from the quartely report and include photographs
External relations,
communications & M&E
Key quarterly activities and aachievements identified and draft prepared and shared with
DCOP and MD for review and approval
Godson
3.2 Sharing the draft summary with our partners and stakeholders
Technical, External relations
Four summary reports shared with various stakeholders
Godson
1. M
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S II
proj
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repo
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1.1 Bi-monthly highlights
3. Q
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sum
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Potential success stories verified Comm Manager
2. C
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B-0 MARKETS II YEAR 4 WORK PLAN ANNEX B
ANNEX B Maps: MARKETS II’s Production Zones and Value Chains
B-1 HPAI Training Locations
B-2 IDP Training Locations
B-3 Dry Season Irrigated Farming Activities and States
B-4 Value Chains and Intervention States: Mid-Belt Office Region
B-5 Value Chains and Intervention States: Northern Office Region
B-6 Value Chains and Intervention States: Southwest and Niger-Delta Office Region
B-1 MARKETS II YEAR 4 WORK PLAN ANNEX B
B-2 MARKETS II YEAR 4 WORK PLAN ANNEX B
B-3 MARKETS II YEAR 4 WORK PLAN ANNEX B
B-4 MARKETS II YEAR 4 WORK PLAN ANNEX B
B-5 MARKETS II YEAR 4 WORK PLAN ANNEX B
B-6 MARKETS II YEAR 4 WORK PLAN ANNEX B