For accurate information to reach farmers there is need for training Radio journalists on the technicalities of transmitting new methods of farming capable of improving yields among other numerous challenges. It will also ensures accurate and timely dissemination of crucial farming practices, weather updates, market trends, as well as empowering farmers with actionable insights for…
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Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has flagged off the implementation of Year 2 of the WOFAN-ICON2 Project with the onboarding of 500 new Extension Workers (EWs) and distribution of 500 Android Tablets and Power Banks to the EWs for knowledge management. SOLACEBASE reports that the Android Tablets, which will be used by the EWs to collect…
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Stakeholders from various agricultural value chains across the nation have charted the way forward for the new federal government policy on agricultural extension services, developing strategies for improving extension service delivery in the country. Speaking during the one-day summit held in Abuja on the new policy, the Executive Director of the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), Hajia…
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Although the rice crop is a staple food and an essential part of the diet for millions of people in Nigeria, every year, many rice farmers/millers especially in the rural areas are not equipped with the right knowledge, skills, and machinery to properly steam and mill their rice. This has resulted in lower-quality products, reduced…
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WOFAN-ICON2 Project has commenced its financial inclusion support for people living with disability (PWDs) with a start-off grant of 1.8 million Naira to 180 PWDs in Dorawar Sallau, Garun Mallam LGA of Kano State as a pilot. The 180 PWDs were mobilized and supported by the ICON2 Project which means Integrated Community Lead Network of Hope…
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Kano, August 12, 2023 – To commemorate the 2023 International Youth Day (IYD), the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) organised a youth day event to celebrate the accomplishments of women and youth farmers in the Tofa community of Kano State. The event took place at the WOFAN-Tofa Youth Conservation Centre and was attended by diverse participants,…
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The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has concluded the capacity building and distribution of labour-saving equipment to farmers across 10 states in Nigeria. The training and demonstration sessions were conducted in Adamawa, Nasarawa, Benue, Kaduna, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, and Bauchi, culminating in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) where the final distribution of equipment took place.…
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Dear friends and partners, It brings me great pleasure to present to you our newsletter for Q1 and Q2, 2023. In this edition, we will share with you how our collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation is making a significant impact on the lives of farmers in Nigeria. In the first quarter, we trained more than…
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Abuja – The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has organized a two-day training and demonstration workshop focused on the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in agriculture practices and climate change adaptation. Attendees were trained on the use of various ICT-led agricultural applications, including Survey123, the RiceAdvice app, and moisture meters. The training which…
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ABUJA, 12 APRIL 2023-In an effort to improve the skills of extension workers on Good Agronomy Practices (GAP), the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation organized a 2-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop for 60 Extension Workers. The training aligns with the Integrated Community-led Network of Hope (ICON2) objectives and…
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