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"I used to earn 10,000 UGX per sale from bananas, but now I make 30,000 UGX." During our August visit to Uganda, smallholder farmers shared incredible stories of how our market access platform Farm Direct platform has transformed their livelihoods. This 3x increase in income is just one example of the tangible impact Farm Direct is creating. Farmers also spoke about how Farm Direct helps reduce wastage by connecting them to ready markets, ensuring that no produce goes to waste. They’re eager to see the platform expand into larger cities and international markets—because more demand means higher incomes. 🌍 Hearing their stories was inspiring and reaffirmed our commitment to supporting them even further. Together, we can keep boosting demand and driving even greater success for smallholders. #MarketAccess #SmallholderSuccess #FarmDirect #YouthInAgriculture

The Cotton Association of Zambia (CAZ) – Lusaka – Zambia The Cotton Association of Zambia (CAZ). The cotton industry in Zambia has developed into the country’s largest quasi-formal distribution network with some 300,000 smallholder farmers with an estimated one million dependents participating in various out grower schemes. This important agricultural sector relies almost solely on input pre-financing schemes operated by out grower/ginning companies, who after pre-financing the farmers’ crop buy the seed cotton produced and deducts the value of the pre-financed inputs from the money payable for the seed cotton. https://lnkd.in/dn8JFA-X #AGRICULTUREAGRIBUSINESS #ASSOCIATIONFEDERATIONSYNDICATE

The Cotton Association of Zambia (CAZ) – Lusaka – Zambia The Cotton Association of Zambia (CAZ). The cotton industry in Zambia has developed into the country’s largest quasi-formal distribution network with some 300,000 smallholder farmers with an estimated one million dependents participating in various out grower schemes. This important agricultural sector relies almost solely on input pre-financing schemes operated by out grower/ginning companies, who after pre-financing the farmers’ crop buy the seed cotton produced and deducts the value of the pre-financed inputs from the money payable for the seed cotton. https://lnkd.in/dn8JFA-X #AGRICULTUREAGRIBUSINESS #ASSOCIATIONFEDERATIONSYNDICATE #BUSINESS

Boost for Coffee and Sugarcane Farmers in Kenya! In a significant move, the Kenyan government is allocating an additional Sh2 billion to the Coffee Cherry Advance Revolving Fund (CCARF) as part of ongoing reforms in the agricultural sub-sector. This boost aims to enhance profitability and support smallholder coffee farmers. Key Points: 1. CCARF Enhancement: 2. Access to Advances: 3. Recent Expansion: 4. Sugarcane Sector Support: Positive steps toward revitalizing Kenya’s agricultural landscape. Canadian Council on Africa / Conseil Canadien pour l'Afrique (CCAfrica / CCAfrique)KABUI MWANGIBusiness Daily Africa

Earlier this morning, I had a brief call with one of my bosses Yusuf Ogunbiyi and I was like, omo, na farmers go suffer the rising cost of mechanization services for this our Nigeria as e dey go like this o. Boss man was like, NO O, farmers are not going to suffer for anything, and everybody should get a fair price for whatever they are offering in the agricultural value chain. So, my questions to you today - Are you getting a fair price for your goods and services? - And are you offering your vendors a fair price for their goods and services too? #fairprice #agriculture #agriculturalmechanization

The agricultural sector in Nigeria employs roughly 58% of the country's workforce, and is predominantly made up of smallholder farmers, who produce over 70% of the nation's food. However, Nigerian smallholders face challenges such as a lack of finance for farming inputs, poor knowledge of best farming practices, low yields and limited storage capacity. This perpetuates the cycle of poverty, with many smallholders living on less than $2 a day. GIF investee Babban Gona offfers an innovative agricultural franchise model that seeks to sustainably improve the lives of smallholder farmers. It does so by providing farmers with all they need to thrive - be this inputs, know-how, harvesting services, or storage facilities. This enables them to increase yields, lower production costs, and gain a higher price for crops, helping to sustainably improve their livelihoods. GIF invested $2.5m in Babban Gona in 2017 to help them expand and create even more impact for farmers. To date, Babban Gona has impacted nearly 850,000 individuals in communities. #investment #innovation #innovatingtogether #internationaldevelopment #globaldevelopment #agriculture

Did You Know Most Nigerian Smallholder Farmers Live on Less Than $1.90 a Day? Farmers like Danjuma in Taraba State face daily struggles with limited market access, lack of financing, and poor storage facilities. This challenge affects 88% of Nigeria’s smallholder farmers, who are vital to the country’s food production. With Nigeria spending over $10 million annually on food imports, innovative solutions are needed to support these farmers. Heabron is providing asset-based finance, quality inputs, and climate-smart agricultural training so that smallholder farmers like Danjuma can boost yields, reduce losses, and break free from poverty. Join us in making agriculture sustainable and empowering farmers to succeed. #SmallholderFarmers #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #SustainableFarming #FinancialInclusion #ClimateSmartAgriculture #Nigeria #Heabron #RuralDevelopment #Empowerment #Agribusiness

Sugarcane farmers, represented by the Kenya National Federation of Sugarcane Farmers (KNSF), oppose the proposed 16% VAT on sugarcane transport in the Finance Bill 2024, citing an additional Sh2 billion annual cost. Producing 1.2 million metric tonnes annually, they estimate Sh164 million more per month. KNSF Chairman Ezra Okoth called the proposal discriminatory. Meanwhile, Kasap Chairman Charles Atiang’ welcomed President Ruto's Sh2 billion investment in sugarcane development. #Farmers, #Kenya, #KenyaNationalFederationOfSugarcaneFarmers, #Sugar, #Sugarcane

Hello👋. Looking for a great read? You have it here⤵. The article highlights the key areas of The Mung Bean Bill, 2022 in Kenya and what it looks at achieving if passed as law by the National Assembly. Moreover, it underscores potential areas of synergy for farmer serving organizations like FSPN Africa. Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/dNi7iwQU #PartnersAgainstHunger

📢Special Report: The struggle of women farmers in Nasarawa State amid the rising cost of living in the country. The prices of goods and services increased across Nigeria following the removal of fuel subsidies by the federal government in May 2023. The development contributed to the skyrocketing costs of farm inputs, putting farmers in a difficult situation. While large-scale farmers may withstand the burden, the impact is damning for small-scale farmers, especially women. For #TheICIR #SPARK2 project, which was supported by the International Budget Partnership , Nurudeen Akewushola reports the struggle of women farmers in Nasarawa State amid the rising cost of living in the country. This story also highlights a lack of policy implementation, which worsens their predicaments. Read the reports: https://lnkd.in/gPpamnCN