Key Goals and Objectives

1. Improving Agricultural Productivity
   Transfer modern agricultural skills to local farmers to promote the cultivation of indigenous and neglected crops like black grams and Niger oilseed.

2. Strengthening Market Linkages
   Facilitate connections between farmers, input suppliers, and cooperatively operated collection centers to improve access to quality resources.

3. Enhancing Financial Access
   Enable sustainable entrepreneurship by linking farmers with local cooperatives and strengthening their financial literacy and account management skills.

Agricultural Interventions

To boost agricultural productivity, the ERCN Project:

• Conducts demonstration farming on crops such as black grams and Niger oilseed.
• Provides training on goat husbandry and organizes farm days and farmers’ days.
• Facilitates business linkages with value chain actors, ensuring access to quality inputs and extension services.