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Agriarche: Believing in farmers, digitizing last-mile agriculture market

The USAID-funded Feed the Future Nigeria Rural Resilience Activity partners with various key market players to combat the vicious cycle of poverty and hunger through innovative business models, especially in vulnerable, conflict-affected areas of Northeast Nigeria.

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A person standing in a field.
January 21, 2025
Hope grows: Solar-powered irrigation revived farming dream
Through its seed and input supply initiative, the Feed the Future Nigeria Rural Resilience Activity supported 300 farmers in Adamawa State.
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Oluwayemisi fitting a scarf she designed and made onto a mannequin.
December 23, 2024
Empowering change: One girl’s journey to brighter days and a secure future
Through the GIRL-H program, Oluwayemisi found a safe space and a springboard for change. She has overcome loss and hopelessness to become a progressive entrepreneur, a shining star, and a worthy model.
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Herders and farmers fill jerrycans from a water point installed by mercy corps.
December 10, 2024
Clean water brings peace between herders and farmers in Nigeria
After years of tension, improved water access eases conflict between communities in Adamawa State.
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An aerial view of farmer and herder community members gathering.
December 06, 2024
Bridging divides: How dialogue and mediation birthed unity in Karkara Village
Applying skills from training in dialogue and mediation, Karkara village resolved water conflicts between farmers and herders, restoring peace, cooperation, and collaboration for resources.
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Two business entrepreneurs with their packaged products.
November 18, 2024
Empowered to grow: How two women are transforming the agribusiness landscape
The USAID-funded Rural Resilience Activity is empowering women to drive substantial economic change and fuel community growth with innovative products, specialized equipment, and strategic training.
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A business owner in their workspace.
November 07, 2024
From setbacks to success: Getrude Basorun is transforming agribusiness
How a female agribusiness entrepreneur, overcame numerous challenges with support from Mercy Corps, growing her business and reshaping the agricultural landscape through innovation in agro-processing.
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