Empowering Farmers. Restoring Soils. Strengthening Food Systems.

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Who We Are

GAERS works at the intersection of farmer education, soil health, digital advisory, and practical field innovation.

We combine low-cost digital tools such as Whatsapp, local language communication, demonstration farm, and strategic partnerships to solve real farming challenges.

What We Do

Practical programmes and partnerships that strengthen farmers, youth, and rural communities.

Soil Health & Regenerative Farming

We train farmers and facilitators in composting, bio-inputs, microbial fertilisers, dry sowing systems, and practical soil restoration methods that reduce dependence on costly chemicals.

Market-Aware Livelihood Design

We support communities to design realistic farming and livelihood pathways that respond to local markets — not assumptions.

Demonstration Farm & Training Hub

A practical learning center where farmers, youth, and extension agents gain hands-on skills in regenerative and climate-smart agriculture, providing a live environment for partners and stakeholders to observe solutions in practice.

Digital & Virtual Exchange Learning

Through partnerships such as the Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange programme, we connect youth across regions to share knowledge and build green skills.

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Latest News

Sokoto State Commissioner for Agriculture Visits GAERS Demonstration Farm and Learning Facility
Sokoto State Commissioner for Agriculture Visits GAERS Demonstration Farm and Learning Facility
2026-06-09
09 June 2026 | Sokoto State, Nigeria The Global Agricultural Extension and Rural Services (GAERS) team was honoured to receive the Honourable Commissioner fo...
GAERS Signs MoU with Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS)
GAERS Signs MoU with Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS)
2026-04-29
Strengthening Collaboration on Soil Health and Agricultural Innovation On 29th April 2026, Global Agricultural Extension and Rural Services (GAERS) officiall...
GAERS Successfully Conducts 2-Day Post-ToT Workshop to Launch Field Implementation
GAERS Successfully Conducts 2-Day Post-ToT Workshop to Launch Field Implementation
2026-04-22
GAERS Demonstration Farm & Training Hall, Sokoto State Global Agricultural Extension and Rural Services (GAERS) successfully conducted a 2-day Post-Training...

Latest Projects

Building Soil Health (BSH) Programme – Phase II From Pilot Project to Climate Resilience Innovation Ecosystem
Building Soil Health (BSH) Programme – Phase II From Pilot Project to Climate Resilience Innovation Ecosystem
Supported by the Rapunzel Foundation, the BSH Phase II Programme trained 25 Master Trainers and supported 25 farmers in Sokoto State through demonstration-based learning, digital extension, and international knowledge exchange on soil health, climate resilience, and sustainable agriculture. A key achievement was the establishment of the GAERS Demonstration Farm and Learning Facility, now being developed into a Regional Climate Resilience and Soil Health Innovation Hub.
Digital E-Learning for Volunteer Agents
Digital E-Learning for Volunteer Agents
GAERS launched its first structured E-Learning Program to upskill volunteer extension agents after observing significant knowledge gaps during farmer interactions — particularly among women volunteers who often lacked confidence in addressing technical questions. The program consisted of seven modules covering soil health, sustainable farming practices, safe post-harvest handling, extension delivery, and farmer engagement.
Food Safety & Post-Harvest Program
Food Safety & Post-Harvest Program
This workshop, held in Zaria and focused on vegetable farmers, was designed in response to findings from our farmer survey. It also marked the official launch of IDAP Zaria — GAERS’ first dedicated farmer WhatsApp group. Before this, GAERS only operated a general stakeholder group. With IDAP Zaria, we created a space for continuous learning and peer support, ensuring farmers remain equipped with practical knowledge beyond the training event.

Collaborate With GAERS

GAERS welcomes collaboration with organizations and individuals who share our vision of strengthening climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, and farmer-led innovation in Africa. Our Demonstration Farm and Learning Facility serves as an open platform for learning, experimentation, research, and partnership development.

Universities and Researchers

Universities and researchers are invited to collaborate through student internships, Master's and PhD research, applied field studies, innovation testing, and knowledge exchange activities. We welcome opportunities for joint learning, research, and practical experimentation.

Technical Experts and Mentors

Technical experts and mentors can contribute through advisory support, mentorship, guest lectures, workshops, and the sharing of expertise in areas such as agricultural extension, climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, and farmer innovation.

Development Organizations, NGOs and Extension Services

Development organizations, NGOs, and extension services can collaborate with GAERS on pilot projects, capacity building, farmer training, monitoring and evaluation, climate adaptation initiatives, and strengthening farmer learning and innovation networks.

Students, Young Professionals, Private Sector Actors and Agribusinesses

Students, young professionals, private sector actors, and agribusinesses are welcome to engage through internships, field learning experiences, innovation testing, market linkages, entrepreneurship development, and the demonstration of climate-smart agricultural solutions.

Interested in collaborating?

We welcome conversations with organizations and individuals interested in advancing climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, farmer innovation, and agricultural extension systems in Africa.

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Our Partners
Weltweit – Gesellschaft zur Förderung lokaler Initiativen e.V.
Weltweit – Gesellschaft zur Förderung lokaler Initiativen e.V.
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto
Rapunzel Foundation - Eine Welt Bio-Stiftung
Rapunzel Foundation - Eine Welt Bio-Stiftung
Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Sokoto.
Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Sokoto.
Sokoto Agricultural Development Project (SADP)
Sokoto Agricultural Development Project (SADP)
Farmlab Yeranda Agrisolutions Producer Company
Farmlab Yeranda Agrisolutions Producer Company
Green Bridges Consortium Partners
Green Bridges Consortium Partners
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