Out-Grower Enrollment Form (NIRSAL Compliant)

Project Title

Reference Number

Section A: Farmer Identity

Full Name (As on BVN)*

Bank Verification Number (BVN) – 11 Digits*

National Identification Number (NIN) – 11 Digits*

Gender*
MaleFemale

Phone Number*

Email Address*

Village/Ward*

LGA*

State*

Section B: Farm Data

Total Hectares Committed (Between 0.1 and 2 Ha for smallholders)*

Latitude (e.g., 6.5244)*

Longitude (e.g., 5.7801)*

Soil Type* (Select all that apply)
Lowland/SwampUpland

Have you grown rice before?*
YesNo

Section C: Cooperative Information

Cooperative Name*

Group Leader’s Name*

Group Leader’s Phone*

Section D: Attestation & Signature

Agreement

I hereby acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

I will sell 100% of my harvest to Heartland Multi-business Limited as repayment for the input loan provided through NIRSAL
I understand that side-selling (selling produce to other buyers) constitutes a breach of contract
I understand that breach of contract will result in blacklisting from future programs
All information provided above is accurate and complete

I agree to all terms and conditions stated above

Farmer’s Full Name (as signature)*

Date*

Agricultural Sustainability Program (ASP)

The Agricultural Sustainability Program (ASP) is a holistic, multi-level agribusiness and organic farming training initiative jointly developed by NatureForce Foods and the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture, in partnership with Songhai Farms (Porto-Novo, Benin Republic).

The program’s goal is to equip Nigerians with practical, market-driven agricultural and agribusiness skills, blending classroom instruction, on-farm immersion, and exposure to global best practices in organic farming, renewable energy, and value-chain development.

Participants will learn both modern production techniques and sustainable enterprise models, preparing them to build profitable, environmentally conscious agribusiness ventures.

Core Objectives

To equip participants with practical agricultural and agribusiness skills applicable across local and global value chains.
To promote organic and integrated farming techniques, focusing on eco-friendly, sustainable food production.
To provide international exposure through the Songhai partnership, linking participants to proven African agritech and value-add models.
To foster employment and entrepreneurship, turning agriculture into a viable career and investment pathway.

Sustainable Crop & Livestock Training

Practical training in urban crops, organic farming, and small livestock for sustainable, profitable farming.

Poultry Production & Management

Participants will gain practical knowledge of poultry breeds, housing, feeding, disease control, and product marketing.

Introduction to Poultry Business in Nigeria
Housing, Equipment & Lighting
Brooding & Feeding Management
Biosecurity & Disease Prevention
Record-Keeping and Performance Evaluation
Poultry Value Addition & Product Packaging

Fish Farming & Aquaculture

Participants will understand pond construction, fish species management, water quality, and harvesting.

Principles of Aquaculture & Fish Biology
Pond Construction & Water Quality Management
Feeding, Growth Monitoring, and Stocking
Health Management & Disease Prevention
Harvesting, Fish Smoking & Value Addition

Crop Production & Urban Agriculture

Land Preparation, Soil Testing & Fertility Management
Crop Selection and Seasonal Planning
Integrated Pest and Disease Control
Organic Composting and Drip Irrigation
Post-Harvest Handling and Packaging
Marketing and Supply Chain Integration

Piggery & Micro Livestock Enterprise

Learn breeding, feeding, housing, and marketing of pigs, rabbits, snails, and grasscutters.

Animal Breeds, Nutrition & Feed Formulation
Housing Systems & Pen Construction
Breeding Management & Animal Health
Waste-to-Fertilizer Systems
By-Product Processing (e.g., Snail Slime Extraction)
Small Livestock Marketing Strategies

SONGHAI ORGANIC AGRICULTURE TRACK

The Songhai Track offers participants hands-on exposure to Africa’s most innovative integrated agricultural ecosystem — combining crop farming, animal husbandry, renewable energy, and processing in a fully circular system.