Sustainable agriculture
We work with farmers in rural Africa to share our knowledge in sustainable agriculture, supporting them in achieving food security for their families. This, along with our gender & social inclusion and enterprise development work, contributes to the long-term improvement of our participants' lives and wellbeing.
Our process involves working with farmers to understand the needs of their land, to grow crops sustainably and achieve better harvests. This methodology is based on our Agroecological Climate Positive Approach (ACPA), and focuses on natural processes and harvest optimization without the use of chemical fertilisers.
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We ensure that farmers can apply the knowledge and techniques we share with them in the long-term, by adapting our training to their existing resources. Our participants may not own land or have “a farm”: we start with what a family has – their labour, their skills, any space to grow some vegetables – and build from there.
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Livestock is essential for new sources of protein, soil health and additional income. We support farmers with livestock management including building enclosures and shelters, managing animal health, optimizing feed, controlling disease, and more.
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We extend the impact of our projects by encouraging our participants to become peer farmer trainers. Farmers who have shown aptitude for learning new principles and techniques for sustainable farming are nominated to become peer farmer trainers. They can then pass on their knowledge to new groups and communities, reaching more families and playing a pivotal role in our ripple effect.
Read moreMeshark Sikuku, Farm Systems and Sustainability Coordinator
How you can support our work
You can contribute to the effectiveness of our Sustainable Agriculture work by donating to help fund our projects. A large majority of our projects involve our sustainable agriculture expertise, such as our Amaranth Value Chain project and our Increase the Milk project. Your donation will make a significant impact and will help us reach more people in need.
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