…target of 27,200 hectares
Tourba has signed a strategic partnership with ThriveAgric, a leading Nigerian agri-tech platform, to accelerate the transition of Nigerian smallholder farmers towards conservation agriculture.
Tourba is a nature-based carbon project developer deploying an innovative agricultural model to advance food security and climate resilience.
In a recent milestone, Tourba listed Conservation agriculture projects in Nigeria and Brazil on the Verra Registry under the VM0042 v2.1 methodology, as well as another project in Morocco, which was already listed in March 2023 (ID 4300).
Under the agreement, ThriveAgric will support the onboarding of thousands of farmers for a target of 27,200 hectares across the 2025 dry and wet seasons, with farmer recruitment distributed among Kaduna, Kano, and Bauchi states.
The partnership focuses on onboarding farmers into Tourba’s carbon farming program, training them in sustainable farming methods, while also establishing 100 demonstration plots across key regions in Nigeria.
These demo plots will serve as living classrooms where farmers can learn and adopt best practices in conservation agriculture, including crop diversification, soil conservation, and agroforestry techniques.
“This partnership with ThriveAgric strengthens our mission to scale conservation agriculture in Nigeria while ensuring farmers receive the tools and training they need to build climate resilience,” said Opeoluwa Odunayo Filani, Country Manager at Tourba Nigeria
“By combining ThriveAgric’s reach with Tourba’s technical expertise, we are building the foundation for a truly inclusive and impactful carbon farming program.”
Through its carbon farming program, Tourba is committed to driving sustainable agriculture by enhancing soil fertility, supporting farmers in adopting conservation agriculture practices, and generating certified carbon credits.
Tourba positions itself as a catalyst for agricultural resilience and climate action with the ambition to reach 6 million hectares across Africa and South America. By combining innovation, technology, and farmer empowerment, Tourba contributes to building a more productive and climate-positive agricultural future with a current portfolio spanning over 300,000 hectares across the Global South.
ThriveAgric, through its digital platform and strong farmer networks, empowers smallholder farmers by providing access to financing, inputs, and markets, now strengthened with conservation agriculture capacity-building.
Together, Tourba and ThriveAgric are setting a milestone in Nigeria’s agricultural transformation by restoring soil health, improving farmer livelihoods, and generating high-integrity carbon credits that contribute meaningfully to climate action and sustainable development.