STEP up for Ag is designed to empower farmer-facing support organizations with the tools, training, and funding needed to help farmers adopt regenerative methods.
Nearly 40% of perishable goods and 20% of other food products disappear from supply chains each year.
The innovative framework targets the untapped potential of inland valleys in sub-Saharan Africa, which holds significant promise for rice cultivation.
The move is aimed at creating a resilient, efficient, and effective storage system that will minimise losses, strengthen the food storage ecosystem, and help achieve food sovereignty.
Post-harvest losses in Nigeria have been estimated at nearly US$10 billion in 2024, according to official data.