Youth-Centered Agribusiness Hubs
This project is directed toward realizing IFAD’s vision in empowering African youth through the establishment of a network of youth-centered Agribusiness Hubs in Nigeria.
OUR GOAL
To create sustainable employment and income generating opportunities for youth in agriculture related activities
Value chains
Crop Production
Field crops, grain legume, root crops, horticulture.
Animal Production
Small animals, Cattle, diary, swine, aquaculture.
Farm Service
Seed technologies, plant propagation, composting, farm machinery, irrigation.
Food Processing
Light Industry
Outcomes
Design a Pioneering Agribusiness Hub
We shall increase wage opportunities of youths through the hubs.
Strengthen Rural Economics
Our focus is to transform rural communities into vibrant agric based economy.
Consolidated Training Resources
We shall identify useful facilities and upgrade for agric skills training and knowledge transfer.
Agribusiness Training and Skills Development
We shall strengthen skills of youths (with a focus on 50% women) in Nigeria as skilled wage earners and entrepreneurs through technical support, curricular activities and iCT applications.
Agribusiness Hub Model Adoption
Agribusiness hub model adoption and outscaling by stakeholders through policy changes.
Recent News
IFAD-Agrihub kicks off the training for the 1st cohort in Northern-Nigeria
IFAD-Agrihub kicks off the training for the 1st cohort in Northern-Nigeria May 14, 2021 Posted by: Admin Category: Uncategorized No Comments Africa Project Development Centre
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