PIND Foundation recently launched its Cocoa Seedling Training Program, to enhance the capacity of cocoa farmers across the Niger Delta region. This initiative focused on improving access to high-quality cocoa seedlings, which are essential for fostering sustainable agricultural practices and enhancing productivity and improved livelihoods. The training event took place in Akure, Ondo State, from…
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) recently hosted a high-level Oil Palm Industry Stakeholders Convening, designed to increase awareness and demand for improved oil palm seeds throughout the Niger Delta. This event brought together more than 80 stakeholders from across the oil palm value chain, including farmers, seed producers, government officials,…
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance agricultural productivity and promote sustainable farming practices, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in partnership with the Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration Impact Program (FOLUR-IP), recently concluded a transformative 3-day Training of Trainers (ToT) program in Cross River State. Held from…
The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in collaboration with the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC), National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), and the Kolping Society of Nigeria, has taken a significant step towards enhancing cassava production in the Niger Delta by certifying 25 Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs (CSE). This certification addresses the…
PIND Foundation recently concluded a two-day virtual engagement on September 19 and 25, 2024, aimed at enhancing the oil palm sector in the Niger Delta. This event, organized in collaboration with four leading seed companies, focused on overcoming key challenges related to seed quality and distribution for nursery operators and farmers across the region. Session…
In the first half of 2024, PIND Foundation, in collaboration with the CARA Development Foundation, embarked on a transformative journey to elevate the cassava sector in the Niger Delta region. This initiative, marked by strategic interventions and adaptive responses, illustrates a dedicated effort to enhance agricultural practices and drive economic sustainability in Nigeria’s Niger Delta…
To ensure compliance with NASC’s certification requirements for cassava seed multiplication, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in collaboration with the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC), Umudike Seeds, and Kolping Society of Nigeria, recently conducted a comprehensive post-planting certification field visit from July 17th to 19th, 2024. This initiative targeted Cassava…
The poultry industry is a crucial and viable subsector of the Nigerian agricultural sector, contributing 20-25% of the agricultural GDP and providing employment for approximately 20 million people, both directly and indirectly. However, the poultry sector faces persistent challenges, particularly the threat of infectious diseases that can devastate poultry stocks and undermine economic stability. Diseases…
In a bid to enhance sustainable agriculture and boost productivity in the oil palm sector, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in partnership with Self-Help And Rural Development Association (SHERDA), recently organized a comprehensive training program for farm service providers. The two-day event held in Warri, Delta State, on the 13…
On June 8, 2024, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) actively participated in the inaugural Delta State Poultry Summit organized by the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Delta State Chapter. Held at the PTI Conference Center Main Hall in Effurun, Delta State, the event brought together various stakeholders, including poultry farmers,…