Global Agricultural Extension and Rural Services (GAERS)

Empowering Farmers. Restoring Soils. Strengthening Food Systems.

Bridging practical field extension, digital advisory networks, and climate-smart innovation to build resilient agricultural ecosystems

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Who We Are

GAERS works at the intersection of practical agronomy, farmer education, local-language digital extension, and field-based innovation. We do not operate on assumptions. We combine accessible technology, direct community engagement, and strategic partnerships to address the day-to-day economic and environmental challenges faced by smallholders in the field.

Farmer-Centred Extension

Practical knowledge and advisory services designed around farmers and rural communities.

Soil and Ecosystem Restoration

Supporting sustainable production through healthier soils and climate-smart practices.

Livelihoods & Market Access

Designing market-aligned livelihood pathways, post-harvest safety protocols, and sustainable agribusinesses for local communities.

Our Impact

Key Impact at a Glance

25+ Master Extension Trainers Certified

1,000+ Active Farmers Engaged

1 Regional Living Learning Laboratory

7+ Strategic Partners

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News and Projects

Latest News

2026-06-09

Sokoto State Commissioner for Agriculture Visits GAERS Facility | Field Demonstration & Strategic Briefing

09 June 2026 | Sokoto State, Nigeria The Global Agricultural Extension and Rural Services (GAERS) team was honoured to receive the Honourable Commissioner for Agricu...

GAERS Signs MoU with Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) | Strengthening Collaboration on Soil Health and Applied Research

Strengthening Collaboration on Soil Health and Agricultural Innovation On 29th April 2026, Global Agricultural Extension and Rural Services (GAERS) officially signed...

GAERS Successfully Conducts 2-Day Post-ToT Workshop to Launch Field Implementation

GAERS Demonstration Farm & Training Hall, Sokoto State Global Agricultural Extension and Rural Services (GAERS) successfully conducted a 2-day Post-Training of T...

Latest Projects

Sokoto State, Nigeria/Hybrid

Building Soil Health (BSH) Programme – Phase II | Supported by the Rapunzel Foundation: Training Master Trainers and Establishing Regional Innovation Hubs

Supported by the Rapunzel Foundation, the BSH Phase II Programme trained 25 Master Trainers and supported 25 farmers in Sokoto State through demonstration-based lear...

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Sokoto, Sokoto State

Digital E-Learning for Volunteer Agents

GAERS launched its first structured E-Learning Program to upskill volunteer extension agents after observing significant knowledge gaps during farmer interactions — ...

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Zaria, Kaduna Nigeria

Food Safety & Post-Harvest Program

This workshop, held in Zaria and focused on vegetable farmers, was designed in response to findings from our farmer survey. It also marked the official launch of IDA...

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