Maximizing Agricultural Revenue and Key Enterprises in
Targeted Sites II
2012-2017
Objective – Maximizing Agricultural Revenue and Key Enterprises in Targeted Sites (MARKETS) II is
working directly with identified rice and maize farmers in groups and clusters in 11 states to build
their capacities on the best agronomic practices to improve their yields and standard of living. IFDC
is continuing to strengthen Nigeria’s fertilizer sector by developing a competitive, market-led and
sustainable agro-input sector supporting targeted farmers. IFDC is supporting several components
of the project, including involvement in the Federal Government of Nigeria’s (FGN) GES program,
increasing the use of UDP among rice farmers and providing training for crop protection spraying
services.
Related Intervention Areas – Improve Nutrient Use Practices for Better Economic and
Environmental Outcomes; Improve Efficiency of Input Markets; Improve Management Capability and
Profitability of Farm Enterprises
Lead Implementing Partner – Chemonics
Collaborators – Notore Chemical Industries Ltd. and National Programme for Food Security (NPFS)
Donor – USAID
Location – Nigeria
Professionalization of Agro-Input Dealers in Burkina Faso
2011-2014
Objective – The Professionalization of Agro-Input Dealers in Burkina Faso (PRODIB) project
strengthened the ability of agro-dealers to create business linkages with i