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Founded in Niger in 2021, SCOOPS FASAM Terre Verte is a pioneering cooperative in the production and distribution of organic inputs (seeds, natural fertilizers, and bioprotectants). Under the leadership of its founder, agricultural engineer Djibo Almoustapha Boubacar, a recognized expert in agroecology, the company is taking a strategic step forward with the development of a 4-hectare semi-industrial farm. This integrated complex, equipped with modern production and training facilities, aims to make the cooperative self-sufficient and consolidate its role as a key player in sustainable food sovereignty in Niger. In a consolidation phase, the cooperative aims to scale up through the development of an integrated semi-industrial farm. This strategic project includes the production of vegetable seeds, the manufacture of biofertilizers, as well as the optimization of storage and commercial logistics
The entrepreneur
Boubacar Djibo is the Executive Director of SCOOPS FASAM Terre Verte, an organization to which he devotes his full attention. An expert in agroecology and bio-intensive techniques, he combines entrepreneurial drive with strong management skills.
His career has been marked by deep immersion across three continents (Africa, Europe, Asia), enabling him to develop a global vision of food sovereignty that is closely aligned with the needs of small-scale producers. This international experience now fuels his specialized operational expertise in the production of organic inputs (seeds, bioprotectants, bokashi).
Recognized for his ability to bring together and build networks of farmers, he also serves as a consultant for the ICAF Climate Cluster. His total commitment and rigorous management of agricultural projects make him the driving force behind SCOOPS FASAM Terre Verte’s scaling up toward a sustainable semi-industrial model
Partnership with I&P and Sinergi S.A
I&P is partnering with the FASAM TERRE VERTE Cooperative through a strategic investment aimed at:
- A repayable loan of 40,000,000 CFA francs, disbursed in three installments contingent upon performance KPIs;
- Providing technical support to structure financial management, establish financial reporting, and professionalize the cooperative’s accounting procedures;
- Supporting FASAM’s growth to increase its impact on food sovereignty;
- Financing the modernization of its production facilities.
Main Impacts
- Strong potential for climate adaptation: In the face of extreme weather events (drought, flooding, heat, erosion) that threaten crop yields and food security in Niger, the company provides smart and resilient agricultural solutions to sustainably strengthen production systems.
- Strengthening climate resilience: use of adapted local varieties, agroforestry, and agroecological practices to better cope with droughts and Sahelian conditions.
- Sustainable management of natural resources: drip irrigation, mulching, and cover crops to conserve water and preserve soil quality.
- Reducing the carbon footprint: using solar energy and reducing chemical fertilizers to limit GHG emissions, particularly those linked to nitrogen compounds (nitrites) from fertilizers. FASAM also contributes to GHG mitigation by composting organic residues.
