Organic Farm Inspection Tour

 Organic Inspection in Kogi State, Nigeria. Our recent organic inspection in Kogi State, Nigeria. On this blog ,you can learn about the challenges faced by organic farmers in the region and the potential for growth in the organic farming industry. An organic inspection was recently conducted in Kogi State, Nigeria, in collaboration with an outside inspector. The inspections were conducted with farmers working in WWOOF Nigeria and Vantage Organic foods pvty projects. During the inspection, the farmers were gathered for a roll call and the inspectors evaluated their farming practices. The communities where the farmers live are located deep in Kogi State and are characterized by enviable peace and tranquility. Most of the farmers are by no means wealthy, but they are content with their efforts. Despite this, it was noted that there are no certified organic farmers in Nigeria exporting organic produce. On the other hand, neighboring countries such as Togo, Cote d'Ivoire, Republic of Benin, and Ghana export certified organic produce to Europe and the United States, earning valuable foreign currency. Organic agriculture in Nigeria faces many challenges, including a lack of infrastructure and knowledge of organic farming practices. However, the industry has great potential for growth due to the increasing global demand for organic produce. With the right support and training, organic farming could become a viable and profitable industry in Nigeria, providing valuable opportunities for local farmers and boosting the country's economy.

 A major effort: the organic certification process requires compliance with many standards. Documentation is one of the standards for all registered farmers. From name to acreage, cultivation method, and farm diary, they make sure that the registered farmer's data is entered correctly. For illiterate farmers, this is a daunting task. Farmers are some of the nicest people in Nigeria. They take pride in giving us their produce and try to learn new things from us. The people who try to make a big impact on their business short change them for peanuts and yet they trust and respect them as leaders.... Great irony.

No Farm is too far: Most farms are always very far, deep into the forest, but for an external inspector, no farm is too far! A cashew farm been audited by an external inspector from Ivory coast, deep in the forest somewhere in Itama community Kogi state, Nigeria.

A Great Farmer: This man's soybean farm is grown on seven hills. A plain full of rocks takes an hour by bike navigating difficult and dangerous terrain to locate, but still manage to find a perfect location to farm. We were so proud of him for his efforts. I will be visiting him again soon. He is so poor but has a large heart to give from the little he has worked for...if you refuse his gift you hurt him the most, what a great life to live. Sometimes happiness is about satisfaction and peace.

This farm was located in Nasarawa and belongs to the Speaker of the House of Assembly in Nigeria. We blame leaders all the time, but some of them are making efforts of their own. Especially up North.