The Integrated Value Chain Services (IVS) Programme represents the bridge between production and prosperity in J-ATA’s Production and Productivity pillar. While other programmes focus on increasing yields and inputs, IVS ensures that the products generated by farmers are efficiently processed, stored, transported, and marketed — unlocking the true economic value of agriculture for Jigawa’s rural communities.
The IVS model is a “farm-to-market” system, where every stage of the agricultural value chain — from input provision to post-harvest handling, processing, packaging, and marketing — is seamlessly integrated through data, infrastructure, and partnerships. By connecting farmers, processors, financiers, and markets, J-ATA ensures that agricultural productivity translates directly into higher incomes, lower post-harvest losses, and sustainable agribusiness growth.
Enhance Post-Harvest Management: Establish modern facilities for storage, aggregation, and processing to reduce waste and maintain product quality.
Strengthen Market Linkages: Build efficient linkages between farmers and local, national, and export markets through digital platforms and structured trading systems.
Promote Agro-Industrialization: Support the establishment of small and medium-scale agro-processing enterprises across the ADP zones.
Facilitate Access to Value Chain Finance: Create financing models and partnerships to empower value chain actors — from farmers to aggregators and transporters.
Encourage Inclusive Participation: Integrate youth and women into value addition activities such as processing, packaging, logistics, and retail.
The Integrated Value Chain Services Programme is designed to ensure that increased production translates into prosperity. By building the missing links between farms and markets, J-ATA is not only improving livelihoods but also positioning Jigawa as a competitive player in national and international agri-food markets. This integrated approach ensures zero-waste agriculture, inclusive participation, and continuous reinvestment into the rural economy — turning agriculture from a means of survival into a sustainable engine of growth and industrialization for Jigawa State.