Tag: FeedingtheFuture

Hello everyone, AyosifamHub here! 🌱 We're in the middle of a flood season, and as a hub that supports smallholder farmers and food processors, we're on the front line of climate change's impact. It's not just about the heavy rains; it's a complex web of challenges that affects the entire value chain, from the soil to the shelf. Let's break down how climate change affects the communities we serve, specifically with their key crops: potato and...

Hello AyosifamHub blog readers! Let's talk about the recent news from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and what it means for our community of cassava and potato processors. A reduction in the interest rate on loans can sound like a game-changer, but is it really? The answer, as with most things in business, is a mix of both opportunity and challenge.   📉 The Opportunity: Why a Rate Cut Can Be a Good Thing A reduction in the interest...

The heart-wrenching reality in many of our rural communities is that farmers, the very backbone of our food security, are increasingly living in fear. The threat of kidnapping has cast a dark shadow over agricultural activities, making the essential act of going to the farm a perilous journey. At AyosifamHub, we understand this profound anxiety, and while we continue to advocate for robust government intervention, we also believe in empowering...

For a smallholder farmer, farming is more than just a tradition; it’s a business. But many farmers sell their produce based on what a middleman offers or what others are selling for, without truly knowing if they are making a profit. This is where understanding your variable costs becomes a game-changer. These are the expenses that fluctuate directly with your level of production—things like labour for planting and harvesting, fertilizer,...

As a cassava farmer, the feeling is all too familiar. You've poured your time, energy, and resources into nurturing your crops. The harvest is abundant, the tubers are healthy, and the quality is top-notch. Yet, when it's time to sell, you find yourself at the mercy of a price dictated by others – often middlemen who take a significant cut of your hard-earned profit. This struggle is a common narrative in the agricultural sector, and it's one...