Value Chains Development

Objective

The SEDIN programme is committed to supporting Nigeria’s efforts in improving the shea/cosmetics ecosystem by encouraging processing in the cosmetics industries in Niger state, access to finance and business services, strengthening entrepreneurial and managerial skills, and ultimately addressing key gaps and challenges facing the shea/cosmetics value chain in Niger state. This is geared towards building and sustaining the capacity of the shea/cosmetics actors in Niger state which in turn boost the economic growth and income channels for the shea actors and communities, especially for women and youth.

SEDIN is providing support to the MSMEs in form of training and collaborating with other government and private agencies in achieving these objectives

Partners

• Cosmetics Formulators Industrial Cooperative Society (COFIC)
• Niger shea processing cooperatives
• National Association of Shea Processors Association of Nigeria (NASPAN)
• Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON)
• Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)
• National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
• Technology Incubation Center (TIC)
• Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMIN)
• Niger state Commodity and Export Promotion Agency (NSCEPA)
• Financial Institutions
• Local Economic Development For a
• SME Agency
• Bank of Industry
• Ibrahim Badamasi University (IBBU)
• AFEX

Initiatives

• Gap Analysis of Cosmetics Value chain in Niger State
• Stakeholder validation workshop of Gap Analysis findings
• Multi-stakeholder engagement
  • To mobilize all stakeholders and actors across the soybean and cosmetic value chains
  • To identify opportunities and match solutions to identified gaps and issues geared towards improving productivity, efficiency and economic sustainability across both the value chains of soybean and shear (Cosmetics).
  • To facilitate B2B linkages of MSMEs and cooperatives/BMOs with strategic partners.
  • To facilitate soybean/cosmetics MSMEs and cooperatives/BMOs with relevant Government agencies.
  • To identify and discuss with strategic stakeholders possible areas of synergy on interventions that will catalyze income-generating activities and employment for the actors in the value chain.
  • To enable access to information and advisory services for MSMEs, cooperatives/BMOs and market stakeholders.

• Product standardization, traceability, branding and marketing
• Access to finance
• Export readiness/Financial literacy
• Support to participation in Beauty West Africa Fair/B2B
• Support to participate in trade fairs
• Organisational development training
• Roundtable/workshop on alternative ingredients for Shea cosmetics and the lunch of Federal University of Technology Minna Shea hub.
• Access to finance (NCR)

Objective

The SEDIN programme of the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is committed to supporting Nigeria’s efforts in improving the Soybeans ecosystem by encouraging processing in Soybeans in Niger state, access to finance and business services, strengthening entrepreneurial and managerial skills, and ultimately addressing key gaps and challenges facing the Soy value chain in Niger state. This is geared towards building and sustaining the capacity of the actors in Niger state which in turn boost the economic growth, and creates job opportunities and income channels for the Soy actors and communities, especially for women and youth.

SEDIN is providing support to the MSMEs in form of training and collaborating with other government and private agencies in achieving these objectives

Partners

• Cosmetics Formulators Industrial Cooperative Society (COFIC)
• Niger State Soy farmers and Processors Cooperative (APEX)
• Catfish farmers and animal feed producers Niger State
• Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON)
• Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)
• National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
• Technology Incubation Center (TIC)
• Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMIN)
• Niger state Commodity and Export Promotion Agency (NSCEPA)
• Financial Institutions
• Local Economic Development Fora
• SME Agency
• Ibrahim Badamasi University (IBBU)
• AFEX
• National Cereal Research Institute (NCRI)
• Fishery supporting institutions
• Ministry of Agriculture Niger state
• Poultry Farmers Association (PFA),
• Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
• USAID Agri Invest (Feed the Future)
• One Acre Fund
• Niger State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD)
• USAID Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services

Initiatives

• Gap Analysis of Soy Value chain in Niger State
• Stakeholder validation workshop of Gap Analysis findings
• Multi-stakeholder engagement
  • To mobilize all stakeholders and actors across the soybean and cosmetic value chains
  • To identify opportunities and match solutions to identified gaps and issues geared towards improving productivity, efficiency and economic sustainability across the value chain of soybean.
  • To facilitate B2B linkages of MSMEs and cooperatives/BMOs with strategic partners.
  • To facilitate soybean/cosmetics MSMEs and cooperatives/BMOs with relevant Government agencies.
  • To identify and discuss with strategic stakeholders possible areas of synergy on interventions that will catalyze income-generating activities and employment for the actors in the value chain.
  • To enable access to information and advisory services for MSMEs, cooperatives/BMOs and market stakeholders.

• Product standardization, traceability, branding and marketing
• Access to finance
• Stakeholders workshop to create linkages between supporting institutions and the soya value chain actors, especially in the area of improved soybean seedlings.
• Support to participate in trade fairs
• Organisation development training
• Roundtable session with Development Partners in the Soybean Value Chain in Niger State.

Objective

The objective of this value chain is to support Nigeria’s efforts in improving the Poultry ecosystem by encouraging poultry value chain processors in Plateau state, access to finance and business services, strengthening entrepreneurial and managerial skills, and ultimately addressing key gaps and challenges facing the Poultry value chain in Plateau state. This is geared towards building and sustaining the capacity of the actors in Plateau state which in turn boosts economic growth and creates job opportunities and income channels for the poultry value chain actors and communities, especially for women and youth in Plateau state. SEDIN is providing support to the MSMEs for training and collaborating with other government and private agencies to achieve these objectives.

Partners

• Poultry Association of Nigeria
• Plateau State Co-operative Federation
• Gods Family Prophetic Multipurpose Cooperative Society
• Poultry Builders Multipurpose Cooperative Society
• Local Economic Development Fora 
• Financial Institutions
• Agro Bar-magen Nigeria Limited

Initiatives

• Gap Analysis of Poultry Value chain in Plateau State.
• Stakeholder validation workshop of Gap Analysis findings.
• Multi-stakeholder engagement.
  • To mobilize all stakeholders and actors across the Poultry Value Chains.
  • To identify opportunities and match solutions to identified gaps and issues geared towards improving productivity, efficiency, and economic sustainability across the value chain of poultry.
  • To facilitate B2B linkages of MSMEs and cooperatives/BMOs with strategic partners.
  • To facilitate poultry MSMEs and cooperatives/BMOs with relevant Government agencies.
  • To identify and discuss with strategic stakeholders possible areas of synergy on interventions that will catalyze income-generating activities and employment for the actors in the value chain.
  • To enable access to information and advisory services for MSMEs, cooperatives/BMOs and market stakeholders. 
  • Access to finance
  • Stakeholders workshop to create linkages between supporting institutions and the poultry value chain actors.

Objective

The objective of the ICT/ E-commerce value chain is to develop or promote a technology ecosystem by strengthening existing hubs/innovation centers through capacity development and stakeholder engagement to create a digital economy that will drive business growth, job creation and ultimately wealth creation.

SEDIN will work closely with public, private, and civil society partners including apex business associations and cooperatives to enable them to evolve processes geared towards increasing business efficiency and improving market linkages and access to finance while contributing to employment and income generation.

This includes enhancing income and employment conditions by utilizing technology, expanding capacity, and bolstering partnerships across e-commerce platforms and hubs, while also increasing market competitiveness.

Partners

• Bureau of Information Technology, Ogun State
• Ministry of Digital Economy, Science and Technology, Edo State
• Ministry of Business, Trade and Cooperatives (MBTC)
• Ogun Tech Community
• Technology Hubs
• Nigeria Computer Society
• E-commerce Platform operators
• Logistics Firms
• Edo Innovates
• NITDA
• CBN

Initiatives

STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT

• Stakeholders Meetings
• Tech Convergence Conferences
• Tech Ideation Workshops
• Tech Conference/ Expos

CAPACITY BUILDING

• Organisation Development Trainings
• Training in Hardware and Software Development
• ICT Hackathons
• E-commerce Readiness Training
• Digital Marketing Trainings

ACCESS TO FINANCE LINKAGES

• Gap Analysis/ Sectorial Research
• Facilitate Financial Linkages for Value Chain Stakeholders via Workshops, Seminars and Expos

Objective

GIZ – SEDIN initiated the Cassava Processing Value Chain Development project in Edo and Ogun States with the objective of promoting Income and Employment Creation for targeted MSMEs in the value chain. The project recognises that one of the key requirements for the growth in the value chain is rapid development of the value chain as it relates to improved processing capabilities, enhanced branding, and market & financial linkages. This SEDIN programme has prioritized its focus to promote job creation and improvement in the incomes of targeted MSMEs through cooperatives/BMOs in the cassava processing value chain in Edo and Ogun state. 

Partners

• Ogun State Ministry of Agriculture
• Ogun State Cassava Revolution Programme (OGCRP)
• Ogun State Agricultural Development Extension Programme (OGADEP)
• Ogun State Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment
• Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMET)
• International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
• Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON)
• Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)
• National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
• All farmers’ Association of Nigeria (AFAN)
• Nigeria Cassava Growers Association (NCGA)
• National Cassava Processors and Marketers Association (NCAPMA)
• Cassava Cottage Processing and Marketing Association of Nigeria (CACOPMAN)
• Edo State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
• Edo State Ministry of Environment
• Edo Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperative
• Benin Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (BENCCIMA)
• Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMET)
• International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
• Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON)
• Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)
• National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
• Edo State Cooperative Farmers Agency
• Edo State Exporter Cluster
• Edo Jobs (Edofac)
• Women in New Nigeria (WINN)
• Association of Women Farmers of Nigeria
• Integrated Cassava Processors Cooperative Society

Initiatives

Stakeholder Engagements

• Jointly agree with stakeholders on the key technical skills necessary for achieving improved income and employment in the Cassava Processing VC within both states.
• Jointly develop actionable concepts/business model templates for homogenous MSMEs, coops/BMOs and market stakeholders.
• Development and improvement of cassava processor’s value chain database in the states

Capacity Building and Training Initiatives

Build capacities of target groups through a sequenced, layered, integrated and collaborative hands-on learning system in the following areas;

• Climate Change Management and Climate Smart Agriculture
• Product Standardization, Traceability, Packaging and Branding
• High-Quality Cassava Peel (HQCP) Production
• Entrepreneurship and Financial Capacity Development Training
• Technical and Managerial Capacity Development for Women Stakeholders
• Group Formation and Organizational Development

Market and Financial Linkages

• Facilitate B2B market linkages for MSMEs and Cooperatives/BMOs within the value chain to large off-takers and corporations
• Facilitate and aid the creation of local markets HQCP in the states to enhance adoption and increase in production for HQCP
• Facilitate financial linkages for value chain stakeholders via workshops, seminars and expos.

Cassava Processing Value Chain Strengthening Initiatives and Advocacy Activities

• Strengthen enterprise and institutional capacities on access and use of appropriate/improved technologies (including small-scale processing, digital equipment and logistics), and facilitate linkages where available.
• Design step-down and multiplier concepts for supported cooperatives/BMOs and market stakeholders on capacity improvement initiatives.
• Build the capacities of cooperatives/BMOs to multiply information, training and technical support to their MSMEs using simple digital solutions and face-to-face approaches.
• Support other institutions (including research institutes, public and facilitating institutions) capable of multiplying the value chain capacity support and linkages to MSMEs in the Cassava Processing value chains in Edo and Ogun
• Enable access to information and advisory services for MSMEs, cooperatives/BMOs and market stakeholders.
• Support stakeholder’s forum engagements for actors/cooperatives/BMOs within the value chain to ensure cooperation and alignment of all stakeholders in developmental activities

Objective

The SEDIN programme is committed to supporting Nigeria’s efforts in improving and scaling the recycling ecosystem by enhancing access to finance and business services, strengthening entrepreneurial and managerial skills, and ultimately addressing key barriers, gaps, and challenges along the plastic waste recycling value chain in Lagos State. This is steered towards sustaining the productivity and capacity of the plastic recycling ecosystem in boosting economic growth and income channels for households and communities, especially for women and youth.

SEDIN is providing support to MSMEs in partner organisations such as business cooperatives, business membership organisations, market associations, Business Development Committees (BDCs), and Local Economic Development Fora in improving their service delivery to their members. Further, SEDIN is strengthening owners of MSMEs, employees of MSMEs, cooperatives/BMOs, identified public institutions and service providers, private stakeholders and larger companies in the plastic recycling value chain.

Partners

• Ministry of Environment and Water Resources
• Lagos State Waste Management Authority
• Circular Economy Innovation Partnership
• Financial Sector Deepening Africa
• Fate Foundation
• Lagos State Employment Trust Fund
• Nigeria Climate Innovation Centre
• Lagos Recyclers Association
• Waste Management Society of Nigeria
• Recyclers Association of Nigeria
• Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria
• Waste Pickers Association
• Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance
• Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency

Initiatives

• Organisational Development Training for BMOs in the plastic and waste value chain- RAN, LAGRA, WAMASON, Wastepickers and AWAMN
• Handholding and small grant training for Wastepickers Association
• Digital Literacy Training for Wastepickers Association
• Business Entry Guide on setting up a plastic waste recycling business in partnership with FATE Foundation and LSETF
• Symposium on plastic recycling wealth creation opportunities in Eti-Osa, Ikorodu and Alimosho local governments
• Circular Lagos Tournament
• Unveiling of the Lagos State Waste Plastic Management Policy
• Digital Innovation Fair & Circular Economy Exhibition
• Participation in the NASSI Tradefair on access to market
• Stakeholders Consultative Forum on Plastic Recycling Value Chain
• Success story documentary on Circular Lagos Project
• Support to WAMASON’s peer learning and study tour to three recycling facilities in Ibadan
• Access to Finance linkages intervention Forum for plastic value chain actors

Objective

The focus here is placed on finished leather goods and finished garments. The programme is looking to improve the quality, knowledge, and ability to manufacture finished leather goods and garments with emphasis on rapid customisation, mechanisation, division of tasks, product design, production at scale as well as the assurance of homogeneous quality.

The programme will also focus on improving market linkages and supporting the development of domestic brands within the leather and garments clusters, giving particular attention to African prints and designs.

Partners

• Government
• Jaiz Bank Plc
• Jumia
• Tanneries
• Leather Goods Manufacturers Association (LEPMAAS)
• Association of Tailors and Fashion Designers (ATFAD)
• Kano Leather and Allied Products Manufacturers Association (KALAPMA)
• Madafa women and youth association
• African Fashion Development and Empowerment Center (AFDEC)
• Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF)
• Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology (NILEST)

Initiatives

• Business Member Organisation (BMO) identification
• Provide technical, entrepreneurship, and marketing training
• Product development support
• Quality improvement support
• Support access to market
• Introduce BMOs to technology and innovation
• Support access to finance

Objective

The focus is on empowering smallholder farmers and MSMEs with a focus on ensuring access to finance, market linkages, mechanisation, capacity building, and partnerships among the various actors in the value chain such as farmers, off-takers, aggregators, processors etc. The programme will adopt tailored approaches to address challenges faced by MSMEs and smallholder farmers in the selected value chains.

Partners

• Ogun State Ministry of Agriculture
• Ogun State Agricultural Development Programme (OGADEP)
• Oyo State Ministry of Agriculture
• Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA)
• Kaduna state Ministry of Agriculture
• Farmers associations and cooperatives
• Processors
• Agri-businesses
• Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)

Initiatives

Farmer identification and selection

• Screening and selection of lead farmers and small holder farmers
• Selection and identification of small and medium size processors with an inclusive business approach
• Identification of agricultural input suppliers providing innovation and inclusivity

Training on group dynamics and cluster formation

• Training of lead farmers from identified groups
• Lead farmers to cascade down trainings to small holder farmers and lead in group formation
• Train farmers on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Farmer Business School (FBS), Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM), Pest Management, Aflatoxin Control, Value Addition, Economics of Production, and others

Contract management

• Needs assessment of potential off-takers interested in linking with smallholders identified
• Develop a Contract farming checklist

Standards and Certification support to processors and offtakers

• Partner with Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) to explore and support registration and
• certification schemes
• Conduct training on the principles of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) to bridge the knowledge gap in implementing international food safety

Equipment provision and training

• Promote value addition through equipment support to partners
• Groups to be trained on the use of the equipment and food safety
• Support clusters to develop business and expansion plans with new produce with value addition to achieve new market

Market linkages

• Link farmer groups to processors, aggregators, exporters and other off-takers
• Expose processors to various market opportunities including trade fairs to stimulate demand for their products

Access to finance and investment

• Develop specific financial literacy materials developed for selected agricultural value chains
• Train smallholder farmers in financial literacy, record keeping and sources of finance
• Explore networking, matchmaking and loan facilitation with traditional sources of finance (i.e. commercial banks, microfinance banks, government schemes – CBN ABP, Bank of Agriculture) and innovative sources of finance (i.e. franchising, crowdfunding, impact investment, diaspora investment, etc)
• Set up savings and loan group

Objective

The focus is on empowering smallholder farmers and MSMEs with a focus on ensuring access to finance, market linkages, mechanisation, capacity building, and partnerships among the various actors in the value chain such as farmers, off-takers, aggregators, processors etc. The programme will adopt tailored approaches to address challenges faced by MSMEs and smallholder farmers in the selected value chains.

The programme will make a significant contribution to improving Nigeria’s quality standards in ginger production, to expand its export potential to other parts of the world. It will also improve trade links between producers, processors, traders and marketers.

Partners

• Kaduna state Ministry of Agriculture
• Kaduna Investment Promotion Agency (KADIPA)
• Farmers associations and cooperatives
• Processors
• Agri-businesses
• Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)
• Kaduna Inland Dry Port
• National Ginger Association Nigeria

Initiatives

Farmer identification and selection

• Screening and selection of lead farmers and smallholder farmers
• Selection and identification of small and medium size processors with an inclusive business approach
• Identification of agricultural input suppliers providing innovation and inclusivity

Training on group dynamics and cluster formation

• Training of lead farmers from identified groups
• Lead farmers to cascade down trainings to small holder farmers and lead in group formation
• Train farmers on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Farmer Business School (FBS), Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM), Pest Management, Aflatoxin Control, Value Addition, Economics of Production, and others

Contract management

• Needs assessment of potential off-takers interested in linking with smallholders identified
• Develop a Contract farming checklist

Standards and Certification support to processors and offtakers

• Partner with Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) to explore and support registration and
• certification schemes
• Conduct training on the principles of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) to bridge the knowledge gap in implementing international food safety

Equipment provision and training

• Promote value addition through equipment support to partners
• Groups to be trained on the use of the equipment and food safety
• Support clusters to develop business and expansion plans with new produce with value addition to achieve new market

Market linkages

• Link farmer groups to processors, aggregators, exporters and other off-takers
• Expose processors to various market opportunities including trade fairs to stimulate demand for their products

 

Access to finance and investment

• Develop specific financial literacy materials developed for selected agricultural value chains
• Train smallholder farmers in financial literacy, record keeping and sources of finance
• Explore networking, matchmaking and loan facilitation with traditional sources of finance (i.e. commercial banks, microfinance banks, government schemes – CBN ABP, Bank of Agriculture) and innovative sources of finance (i.e. franchising, crowdfunding, impact investment, diaspora investment, etc)
• Set up savings and loan group

Objective

To facilitate increase in yield and income of small holder Producers.
To support access to improve Potato seeds and market linkages and opportunities.

Partners

Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD)
Nigerian Agricultural Seed Council (NASC)
National Root Crop Research Institute (NRCRI)
Plateau State Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development
Plateau Agricultural Development Program (PADP)
Plateau Potato Value Chain Program (AFDB Funded)
Agricultural Services and Training Centre (ASTC)
Solanum Potatoes & Vegetables Producers & Marketers Enterprise
Potato Traders & Marketers Association
Fruits & Veggies Global Limited
Netherlands Embassy Nigeria
ShopRite
Lovely Potato Crisps
Rubetec Nigeria Limited

Initiatives

Capacity Building

• Group Development and Strengthening for farmer Groups/Cooperatives
• Good Agricultural Practices in Potato Production and Storage (GAP)
• Farmer Business School (FBS)
• Safe use of Crop Protection Gang Sprayers Training
• Soil TestinG

Institutional Strengthening of Solanum Enterprise

• Group Development & Strengthening ToT for farmers Representatives
• Farmers Topic Days at Local Government Areas
• Soil Testing ToT
• Farmer Business School ToT
• Solar Irrigation Installation & Maintainace Training
• Positive Potato Seed Selection ToT

Establishing & Strengthening Market Linkages

• ShopRite
• Fruits & Veggies
• Agra Innovate (Trade Fairs)
• Agricultural Fresh Produce Growers & Exporters Association of Nigeria (AFGEAN)

Strengthening quality Management systems in Potato / Seed Production

• Seed Sprouting & Positive Selection Training for farmers Cooperatives.

Objective

To strengthen the capacity of farmer groups, institutions and service providers of agricultural mechanization for effective service delivery.
To facilitate conducive business environment, market linkages and access of rice producers to agricultural Mechanization services, finance and inputs.

Partners

Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN)
Tractor Operators Owners Association of Nigeria (TOOAN)
Tractor Operators and Hiring Facilities Association of Nigeria (TOHFAN)
Machine and Equipment Corporation Africa (MECA)
Agricultural Mechanization Equipment Fabricators Association of Nigeria (AMEFAN)
Nigeria Automobile Association of Nigeria (NATA)
Farmers Group
Niger Rice Advocacy Group
Jubaili Agrotech
Dizengoff
HarvestPlus
Chinige Technological services
Habgito Tillers
Borgu MFB
Bank of Industry (BoI)
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
Nigeria Incentive-based Risk Sharing on Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL)
Haynes worth International Nigeria Limited
Business Development Service providers (BDSPs)
Niger State Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development
Federal Ministry of agric, & Rural Development
National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI)
National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM)
Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON)
Niger State agric. Mechanization development agency

Initiatives

Facilitating Technical and Business Skills Development Training

• Group formation and development
• GAP Trainings
• Best practices on rice processing
• Financial Literacy
• Basic Financial Management
• SME Business Training and Coaching Loop
• Fabrication of improved agricultural equipment
• Power tiller operations and maintenance
• Support the participation of VC actors at local and relevant national conferences and stakeholders’ fora.

Facilitating Market Linkages

• Annual agricultural Equipment and Machinery trade show
• Farmers field day events
• Facilitate VC actor’s coordination through Stakeholders fora
• Advisory services

Facilitating Access to finance and Inputs

• Linking FGs and SPOs to partners banks through B2B events
• Work with BDSPs to facilitate business plan development for FGs SPOs
• Facilitating agro input loan for FGs in collaboration with banks and agro input companies
• Assisting FGs and SPOs to access BoI agric. mechanization support fund

Policy and Institutionalisation

• Support the Development and Strengthening of umbrella associations
• Use of Public Private Dialogues to address business enabling environment issue

Facilitating strengthening of conducive business environment

• Develop business models that facilitate the competitive provision of agricultural mechanization services within the rice producing clusters.
• Partnering with BoI on agric. mechanization support fund for FGs and SPOs
• Develop financial models that enable small farmers and SPOs to access soft loan from banks that assist them in acquiring agricultural equipment and machinery for individual useage and for rental to other farmers through the operation of commercially viable hire services.
• Facilitating agric equipment and machinery hiring and maintenance centres within the rice producing clusters