Is your dream to launch a thriving agribusiness or scale your current venture? If you’re aged 18 to 35 and based in Ibadan, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is calling you to join a free, hands-on agribusiness training under the Youth in Agribusiness: Enabling Scaling of Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Food Solutions (YAS) project, funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Nigeria
What Is the YAS Project?
YAS is a transformative program designed to engage two groups:
- Incubators — young people newly entering agribusiness
- Accelerators — existing smallholder farmers seeking to expand operations across agricultural value chains
In partnership with CGIAR and CEID HUB, IITA is offering this initiative to help you harness new technologies and thrive in agribusiness
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Why This Training Stands Out
- Learn the Leave Bud Technology for Rapid Multiplication of seed yams using vine cutting, a cutting-edge, sustainable method
- Gain practical, hands-on training in planting and managing seed yam using improved techniques
- Access high-demand improved yam varieties, boosting your yield and profitability
- Unlock business opportunities along the seed yam value chain and connect with buyers
- Receive post-training support if you are a verified yam farm owner, ensuring long-term success
- Enjoy transport reimbursement for all registered participants, removing the barrier of mobility
This isn’t merely a training, it’s your pathway to becoming the next gen of yam agripreneurs, armed with modern farming tech and community-driven support
Who Should Apply?
- Age: 18–35 years old
- Location: Ibadan (or nearby areas)
- Interest Areas: Yam production, seed yam business, or agribusiness scaling
Application Details
- Cost: Free of charge
- How to Apply: Click Here to Apply
Stay alert for deadline details in the application notice if not explicitly stated, missing that could mean missing your spot!
