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🌱 Innovations targeting women in smallholder agriculture are proving successful for companies to engage profitably with farmers and create meaningful impact. And Tamanaa Company Limited, a Ghanaian-based SME in the rice value chain with a gender-transformative business model, is a great example. 💡 Tamanaa goes beyond traditional farmer support, such as training and providing access to inputs and mechanisation on credit. They have established parboiling centres operated by women’s groups. These centres have generated new revenue streams for the women and increased their economic contributions to their communities. Additionally, these parboiling centres have added significant value to Tamanaa through processing their rice products. Another key 💡 #innovation Tamanaa leverages is the use of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs). These systems ensure that women farmers can invest in their parboiling businesses. VSLAs, coupled with 💡 guaranteed offtake agreements from Tamanaa, have significantly boosted the women’s financial security, which is a key driver of farmer impact. 💪 By strengthening women’s position in the rice value chain, and ensuring they benefit directly from the value they add, Tamanaa is getting their return on investment, and is driving social change at the grassroots level. #AgribusinessInnovation #AFSForum2024 #WomenEmpowerment #Accesstofinance Mastercard Foundation IDH Intelligence Charlotte Keijser, PhD Akua Benewaa Okrah Cesar Maita Azpiri Carolijn Gommans AFS Forum

It was my joy (is there such a thing as professional joy?) to lead this gender impact case study and others for EU funded AgriFI Kenya Challenge Fund grantees alongside Imani Development team. Our focus was to assess: 1. What works to promote and strengthen gender equality in agriculture and food businesses? 2. How are the companies' initiatives driving positive impact on existing gender issues? 3. What initiatives have most impact, for wider and deeper scale-up 4. What are the actual voices of positive change? 5. What is not working well? why? and what can be done? 6. What business practices are most responsive to social and gender context? We found interesting insights on how economic and environmental #sustainability, #GAP standards, digital product traceability, women's leadership, collective #bargaining power, and gender sensitive #extension services lead to positive outcomes towards gender equality. Read or download the full case study here - https://lnkd.in/dC-Esuaz Team: Josephine Waweru-Nkangi, Kayo Asiko, Mirabel Bausinger, Nick Charalambides, Andy & Jared Self Help Africa and PCL team.

Did you know that agricultural innovation is the driving force behind increased food production, even in the face of rapid population growth? However, not all innovations reach and benefit smallholder farmers. Brastorne is making a difference in the lives of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa by introducing the Farmers’ Tool - mAgri! Here's how Brastorne's mAgri service is positively impacting farmers: Increased Access to Communications: Smallholder farmers can now access advisory services, Wikipedia, weather/pest alerts, crop prices, financial services, and more—all in their native language. Bridging the communication gap is crucial for success! Increased Revenue for Women Smallholder Farmers: Empowering women in agriculture is a key focus. mAgri is not only increasing revenue but also breaking down gender barriers, ensuring women have equal opportunities in the farming sector. Innovation is not just about production; it's about uplifting communities and creating the opportunity for sustainability. Learn more about our impact https://lnkd.in/dqxemMZp #BrastorneImpact #ConnectingtheUnconnected

In the heart of Kenya's vibrant agricultural landscape, the Ainabkoi Farmers Cooperative is blazing a trail of inclusivity and empowerment. Through its partnership with the USAID - TechnoServe Alliance for Inclusive and Nutritious Food Processing - AINFP program, this pioneering cooperative is breaking down barriers and creating sustainable economic opportunities for women farmers and suppliers. With AINFP's support, Ainabkoi has made significant strides in increasing the participation of women suppliers within its cooperative structure. By providing access to finance, training, and market linkages, AINFP has enabled AINABKOI to foster an inclusive environment where women can thrive as equal partners in the agricultural value chain. #AINFP #FoodProcessing #SmallholderFarmers #SustainableAgriculture #StakeholdersForum #InclusiveSupplyChain #FarmersEmpowerment #SustainableDevelopment #TechnicalAssistance #NutritiousFood #EmpoweringFarmers #RegionalDevelopment #Partnerships #WebinarAlert #EmpowermentThroughPartnerships #growth#WomenInAgriculture #GenderInclusion #EconomicEmpowerment #AINFP #TechnoServe #USAID #KenyanAgriculture

The population in Africa is supposed to double by 2050 and all these people will need food to eat and who will be the one to feed them,of course the farmers . Delving into the agribusiness sector,efforts are needed to ensure that farmers are well supported ,trained and skilled to ensure that they deliver to match the growing population patterns. Driving agribusiness entails having candid converastions with the farming community in order to understand how well they can be supported. Africa Agribusiness Dialogues is a one year program implemented by BNP AGRI SOLUTIONS LTD where we traverse different districts in Uganda having conversations with farmers and documenting their stories in a bid to understand their challenges and what can be done to make their lives better and also inspire the young generation to invest in agribusiness #bnpagrisolutionsltd #bnpholdingsafrica #buildingforgenerations

As part of an initiative by Lersha & Mercy Corps AgriFin to strengthen and improve the agent network to assist in scaling Lersha’s digital field force in Ethiopia, Lersha have been recruiting agents from a pool of graduates (currently 1292) with a background in agriculture to bridge the literacy gap and introduce farmers to innovative agriculture technologies. Lersha Agents prioritize the registration of smallholder farmers into its digital platform database as a crucial step before delivering services in any region. This process addresses the challenges faced by farmers from not having a digital profile. Embracing Lersha’s digital platform provides smallholder farmers with better prospects for efficient production, success and support. Lersha has successfully registered 168,000 farmers (35% women) through its agents. These farmers engaged in various agricultural production areas, have benefitted from at least one Lersha service including input, mechanization and Agro Climate Advisory. #DigitalFieldForceModel #Platforms #DigitalinformationServices Ferhana Jelaludin samuel karanja

Breaking stereotypes- #Women are beginning to change the face of diary farming value chains. #Dairy #Farming was formerly the preserve for men. It was a men's field and the women did not think they could venture into it. However, many women are now currently being empowered to embrace the power they have and wholeheartedly venture into the sector of diary farming. More and more women are getting inspired to join diary value chain! Are you a woman entrepreneur actively engaged in the #Dairy #Value #Chain and are operating in Uganda? Would you want to learn more skills i.e. dairy processing, packaging, fodder production and general best dairy husbandry practices? The #Dairy #Development #Authority (DDA)in partnership with Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)-GROW project will be availing free Business Development Services & technical skills to women entrepreneurs in Uganda. Contact Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) GROW offices to learn more about this wonderful offer! Dr. Ruth Aisha Kasolo, Sarah Kagingo

The population in Africa is supposed to double by 2050 and all these people will need food to eat and who will be the one to feed them,of course the farmers . Delving into the agribusiness sector,efforts are needed to ensure that farmers are well supported ,trained and skilled to ensure that they deliver to match the growing population patterns. Driving agribusiness entails having candid converastions with the farming community in order to understand how well they can be supported. Africa Agribusiness Dialogues is a one year program implemented by BNP AGRI SOLUTIONS LTD where we traverse different districts in Uganda having conversations with farmers and documenting their stories in a bid to understand their challenges and what can be done to make their lives better and also inspire the young generation to invest in agribus #bnpagrisolutionsltd #bnpholdingsafrica #buildingforgenerations

WOMEN IN AGRIBUSINESS SPOTLIGHT What are your full names? Esther Nanyangwe What is your  Business Name? Avingi When did you start your business and why? 2019 Where are you from and your farm location? Lusaka and the farm is in Chongwe What area of agribusiness are you involved in? Poultry farming and sausage production What challenges have you faced in agribusiness? Market, cost of doing business, and market pricing for chickens What are some of your achievements in agribusiness? I've managed to stay consistent in my business. At first, I'd stop and start but now, people rely on me. Another achievement is that I keep improving on quality, I'm yet to work on my packing but I think people are happy with both our sausages and chickens What advice would you give to someone starting up in agribusiness? Do your research before starting and find a mentor Business Number: 260971761932 Have you registered for the 2024  She Entrepreneur Zambia Women in Agribusiness conference? Mark your calendar! September 21st  2024 Sign up below. https://lnkd.in/dWjqG7hB

Do you let failure define you? Probably not. It's a crippling mindset. However, many of the farmers we work with define themselves by their failures. They feel helpless against climate change, government policies, medical emergencies, and other life obstacles. Sadly, this mindset is generational and a symptom of cyclical poverty. In this article, our executive director dives into the issue. She shows how The Harvest Fund goes beyond agricultural technologies and inputs to transform the mindsets of women subsistence farmers in Zambia and beyond. #futurefemalefarmer #mindset #personaldevelopment #Value4Her