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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

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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


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


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.


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


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


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


Table 7 Maize Value Chain Partners

Input Suppliers Federal Government

State Government


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


25,000


25,000


25,000


1160

Table 10 Maize (irrigated) FY2015/16 Targets

Indicator Target



3,000


6,000


6,000


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.


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


Help form and register farmer groups, and train them and extension agents in

group formation, NAEC, leadership skills, and group dynamics



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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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


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


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.


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


Table 11 Soy Value Chain Partners

Input Suppliers

Federal Government

State Government


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


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



29,180


36,475


36,475


1,459

A4. Cassava


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.


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


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


of savings and credit activities among group members


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.


Table 14 Cassava Value Chain Partners

Input Suppliers

Federal Government

State Government


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)



Oyo State

ADP

IITA, NRCRI


Agro-processors: Niji Foods Limited Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: Itesiwaju (6), Kajola (8), Iwajowa (6),

LGA (5)



Oyo State

ADP

IITA, NRCRI


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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FCT ADP

IITA, NRCRI


Table 15 Cassava Value Chain Collaboration Matrix


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.


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.


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.



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.


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.


of thrift and credit activities among group members.

Encourage the culture of taking insurance on crops among farmers through

awareness creation.


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.


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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.


Monitor and support cocoa farmer association grantees


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.


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)




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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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


Number of hectares under improved technologies or management Practices as a result of USG assistance

27,000


27,000 (continuing)


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


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.


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


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


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


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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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


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


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


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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


ADP


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.



ADP



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



ADP



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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ADP


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


ADP



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


ADP



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



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



Agro-processor: Atafi Rice Producers: Number of Farmer Groups by LGA: Auyo (25)

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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


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


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)



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



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



15,574


technologies or management practices as a result of USG Assistance


15,574


623

A7. Sorghum


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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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


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


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


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


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


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


Table 24 Sorghum Value Chain Partners

Financial Input Suppliers

Federal Government

State Government


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


22,523

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Assistance


22,523


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.


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


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


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.


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


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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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plem

enta

tion

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ents

(IA

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and

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Kayode/Saeed

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tion

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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


3.5 Conduct training on improved fish handling and transportation practices for fry, fingerlings, brooder for association partners in Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Sokoto states


1000 Farmers trained

3.6 Conduct training on all-male (monosex) culture of tilapia in Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Sokoto states


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


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

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ents

(IA

s) a

nd

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n Tr

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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


8.5 Monitor step down trainings to other farmers in the lead farmers groups


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

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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


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

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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

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11. S

tep-

dow

n Tr

aini

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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


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

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ield

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Inco

me

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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

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CASSAVA ACTIVITIES IN THE NIGER DELTA FOR 2015/2016

M&E

Kayode/Femi

Continuation of 2014/2015 Activities

1. T

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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


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.

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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

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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

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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


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.

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Supe

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ion 14.1 Supervise and spot check

performance of local subcontractor SRO Four spot checks Aliyu/Kayode

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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


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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

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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

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M&E, operations, logistics, SP, MRO/FCT ADP

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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

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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


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


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


Commencement of 2015/2016 Activities

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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

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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

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MARKETS II Year 4 Rice: Wet Season Midbelt Regional Office


1. H

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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

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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

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NRO, Technical Team, Logistics POP and materials printed Francis/Amoo

7. N

etw

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Farm

ers 7.1 Sensitization, mobilization, and registration of

farmers in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara


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

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Agr

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2014/2015 Activities

2. B

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8 session market survey accomplished Francis

3. M

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and

Eval

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2015/2016 Activities for wet-season

8. A

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Inpu

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MRO, SPs, ADPs Francis



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

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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

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11.1 Field monitoring in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, CRS, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara


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

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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

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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

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Francis/FaroukFarouk, MRO,

processors, ADPs & SPs

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ots

13. T

echn

olog

y D

eplo

ymen

t

ADP, SPs, and MRO



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


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


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



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



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


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)


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


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)


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)


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

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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

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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

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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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

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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


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


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


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

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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

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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

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5.1 Glean from quarterly reports CommunicationsQuarterly summary

produced and forwarded to FMARD/SGs

Godson

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6.1 Undertake ad-hoc tasks referred to MARKETS II by FMARD

MD/other MARKETS II staff Reports provided Godson

7. N

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Cou

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of

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7.1 Participate in NCA when scheduled Management, FMARD Report of event Godson

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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 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



1.3.3 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



2.1.3 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

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1.2 Training of Health, Community and Animal workers on chicken movement from farm to market, control measures at LBMs.



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.


Femi Gisanrin

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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

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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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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

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6.1 Monitoring and support to women farmer associations receiving grants

VC advisor, partners staff Grant received

7. M

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and

Eval

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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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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

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1.1 Bi-monthly highlights

3. Q

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Potential success stories verified Comm Manager

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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

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