# Nigerian agricultural modernization and empowerment > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigerian-agricultural-modernization-and-empowerment > Updated: 2026-09-14T22:18:48.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Nigerian state governments and organizations are implementing various agricultural modernization and empowerment programs aimed at enhancing food security and economic resilience. Initial efforts in Cross River and Oyo states focused on transitioning smallholder farmers from subsistence to commercial farming through economic transformation programs, revolving loans, and machinery provision. In Oyo, training in Climate-Smart Agriculture was introduced to utilize technologies like satellite monitoring and automated irrigation to combat soil degradation. Subsequent initiatives expanded to include social inclusion and regenerative practices. In Bauchi State, agricultural inputs were distributed to persons with disabilities to foster economic inclusion. Meanwhile, in Benue State, partnerships between the Sasakawa Africa Association and the Nippon Foundation targeted nearly 9,000 smallholder farmers, emphasizing market-oriented production of crops like soybean, maize, and rice through the use of compost and improved crop varieties. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: Nigeria agricultural initiatives support disabled persons and smallholder farmers Agricultural programs in Nigeria are boosting livelihoods through disability-focused empowerment in Bauchi and climate-smart farming training for nearly 9,000 smallholder farmers in Benue. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-agricultural-initiatives-support-disabled-persons-and-smallholder-farmers ### 2026-08-26: Nigerian states launch agricultural modernization and climate-smart initiatives Cross River and Oyo states in Nigeria are launching initiatives to modernize agriculture through commercial farming investments and climate-smart technology training for farmers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerian-states-launch-agricultural-modernization-and-climate-smart-initiatives --- Cite as: Nigerian agricultural modernization and empowerment. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigerian-agricultural-modernization-and-empowerment