Cultivating Sovereignty
Through Agricultural
Empowerment

"Subsistence is Basic, Substance is Superior, Sovereignty is Supreme"

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100+
Years Collective Expertise
36
States & FCT Reach
774
Local Governments Targeted
5
Core Program Pillars
A consortium of seasoned professionals transforming Nigeria's agriculture, food and nutrition systems — from subsistence to sovereignty.
CAFEN farmers training
Since Day 1 Farmers First — Always
Who We Are

Empowering Farmers,
Transforming Communities

CAFEN is a dedicated not-for-profit consortium committed to empowering farmers, advisers, and institutions with expert-driven insights. With over 100 years of collective experience, our team specialises in agricultural innovation, nutritional advancement, and comprehensive food systems value chains.

We champion sustainable practices, fostering diverse development pathways and inclusive collaboration to build resilient and thriving agricultural ecosystems across Nigeria's 36 states and FCT.

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Expert Knowledge

Science-based solutions from 100+ years of expertise

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Partnerships

Multi-stakeholder engagement for lasting change

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Innovation

Creative problem-solving for complex challenges

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Integrity

Transparent, accountable, ethical operations

What We Do

Five Pillars of Agricultural Transformation

01

Research & Extension

Participatory research, innovative farming technologies, and tailored advisory support to improve agricultural productivity and resilience across Nigeria.

02

Value Chain Development

Strengthening linkages between input suppliers, producers, processors, aggregators, and market actors for efficient, competitive value chains.

03

Capacity Building

Comprehensive training on modern farming, financial management, entrepreneurship, and digital literacy for smallholder farmers and extension agents.

04

Market Access & Linkages

Connecting smallholders to local, regional, and international markets through contract farming, out-grower schemes, and digital marketplaces.

05

Policy Advocacy

Engaging policymakers and stakeholders to champion policies, regulations, and investments that enable sustainable agricultural development.

"Together, let's cultivate a bountiful future where smallholder farmers thrive, communities prosper, and the environment flourishes."

Join the Movement

From Subsistence to
Sovereignty

CAFEN works to create institutional synergies and promote evidence-based reforms in agriculture, food and nutrition systems at every local government level — across all political wards in Nigeria. Our purpose is clear: empower farmers, develop communities.

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Our Story

About CAFEN

A not-for-profit consortium of seasoned professionals, united by a single purpose — to empower Nigeria's farmers and transform the nation's agricultural future.

Vision

A World of Endless Peace & Prosperity

A world where agriculture, food and nutrition systems have transformed the global economy into one of endless peace and prosperity — driven by thriving, sovereign farming communities.

Mission

Evidence-Based Reform at Every Level

To create institutional synergies and promote evidence-based reforms in agriculture, food and nutrition systems at the local government level across all political wards in Nigeria.

Purpose

Empowering Farmers to Build Communities

Empowering farmers to develop their communities through partnerships, research, and value chain management — creating lasting prosperity from the ground up.

Our Organisation

Built on 100+ Years of Agricultural Expertise

CAFEN is a dedicated not-for-profit consortium of seasoned professionals committed to empowering farmers, advisers, and institutions with expert-driven insights and support.

Our team specialises in agricultural innovation, nutritional advancement, and comprehensive food systems value chains and conflict resolution, driven by stakeholders' consultative mechanisms. We champion sustainable practices, fostering diverse development pathways and inclusive collaboration to build resilient and thriving agricultural ecosystems.

CAFEN
36
States & FCT
774
LGAs Targeted
What We're Working Towards

Our Core Objectives

01

Agricultural Productivity

Boost agricultural productivity and competitiveness through cutting-edge research and targeted extension services.

02

Institutional Collaboration

Strengthen institutional collaboration and drive evidence-based reforms across agriculture, nutrition, and food systems.

03

Market Integration

Facilitate the integration of smallholder farmers into dynamic and inclusive market systems.

04

Cold Chain Infrastructure

Establish and optimise cold chain infrastructure and warehouse management solutions for enhanced efficiency.

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Sustainable Practices

Advance the adoption of sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural practices across Nigeria.

06

Research & Innovation

Establish a cutting-edge research centre dedicated to agricultural innovation and the dissemination of best practices.

07

Capacity Building

Deliver comprehensive training programmes and capacity-building initiatives for farmers and extension agents.

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Value Chain Management

Develop, implement, and promote practical tools for effective agricultural value chain management.

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Market Access

Enable smallholder farmers to access local, regional, and international markets through strategic support and partnerships.

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Policy Reform

Champion policy reforms that prioritise and advance sustainable agricultural development across all levels of government.

Our Principles

What Drives Us

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Expert Knowledge

Leveraging diverse agricultural, nutritional, and value chain experts to deliver impactful, science-based solutions

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Inclusive Partnerships

Fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships and inclusive engagement to drive sustainable development

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Innovation

Embracing technological advancements and creative problem-solving to address complex challenges

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Integrity

Upholding the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in all operations

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Sustainability

Promoting environmentally conscious practices that safeguard the well-being of present and future generations

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Let's Connect

Partner with CAFEN to be part of the transformative change happening in Nigeria's agriculture, food and nutrition systems.

CAFEN
CAFEN
Abuja, Nigeria

Contact
Information

Our Address
Plot 427 Siwekwu Anthony Street,
Karu Village Extension, Da-Vila Estate,
FHA Phase 2 Karu, FCT Abuja, Nigeria
Phone Numbers
+234 707 4879 108
+234 816 8084 129
Email Address
creativeagriculturefrontiersempowermentnetwork@cafenetwork.org
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 1:00pm

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Plot 427 Siwekwu Anthony Street, Karu, FCT Abuja, Nigeria