Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value-Chain Fund (RH-SHF)
The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has invited eligible and competent Farmer Aggregation Companies (FACs) to express interest in participating as accredited aggregation partners under the Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value-Chain Fund (RH-SHF).
This initiative is part of the Federal Government’s broader Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at strengthening agricultural production, improving farmer livelihoods, and boosting food security across Nigeria.
About the Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value-Chain Fund (RH-SHF)
The RH-SHF is a strategic agricultural financing intervention designed to provide:
Affordable credit to smallholder farmers
Access to quality farm inputs
Extension and agronomy support services
Guaranteed market off-take for farm produce
Farmer Aggregation Companies play a critical role in the success of the programme by serving as the link between smallholder farmers, input providers, financiers, and markets.
Role of the Farmer Aggregation Company
Accredited aggregation partners will be responsible for:
Mobilising and managing farmer clusters
Coordinating input distribution and extension service support
Aggregating harvested produce
Supporting structured repayment by farmers
Providing programme data for monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
Who Can Apply
The programme is open to:
Farmer Aggregation Companies (FACs)
Offtakers with structured and verifiable farmer networks
Minimum Requirements
Interested companies must meet the following criteria:
Existing farmer networks with verifiable hectares under cultivation
Proven experience in farmer aggregation and produce offtake
Access to storage facilities or aggregation centres
Clear and documented market or offtake arrangements
Application Deadline
09 February 2026
Method of Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value-Chain Fund Application
Interested and qualified Farmer Aggregation Companies should apply online via the official BOA portal:
Apply Here:
https://boanig.com/rh-shf/
Applicants are advised to ensure all submitted information is accurate and verifiable to enhance their chances of selection.
Why This
Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value-Chain Fund Opportunity Matters
The Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value-Chain Fund is a major step toward modernizing Nigeria’s agricultural value chain, empowering smallholder farmers, and strengthening private sector participation in agriculture.
For credible aggregators, this programme offers a unique opportunity to scale operations, support farmers sustainably, and contribute meaningfully to national food security.
Be the first to comment