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Theophile’s Journey to Sustainable Cabbage Farming (success story 1)

In the coming weeks, we will share three success stories that highlight Agriterra’s collaboration with Farmer Organisations and the positive impact on farmers' food and nutrition security. These stories will specifically showcase improvements in productivity and income for individual farmers in Ngoma District in Rwanda, achieved through the Ngoma Out-grower Service Company Ltd. This farmer-led business is composed of 4 cooperatives and benefits an additional 13 affiliated cooperatives.

The first success story is about Theophile’s Journey to Sustainable Cabbage Farming. 

Diversification of income sources

Written by Biba Ouattara, Cooperative Advisor Burkina Faso

From 23-27 September 2024, Agriterra organised a training for members of the OUEZENA cooperative in Burkina Faso. They worked closely with these dedicated shea butter producers and the results were remarkable!

Mangu Dairy's Transformation

A Partnership with Agriterra and USADF

By Noah Ngetich, Lobby and Grant Expert, FFT Project

A small-holder dairy cooperative in Kenya is poised to revolutionize its industry thanks to a strategic partnership with Agriterra and the United States Africa Development Foundation (USADF). Mangu Progressive Dairy Co-Operative Society, located in Gatundu North, Kiambu County, has secured a grant of EUR 89,930 to invest in milk pasteurization and value-added products.

SACCOs enhancing women entrepreneurs (part 2)

Agriterra has been working closely with two SACCOs in Rwanda under the Farmer Focused Transformation (FFT) programme. These SACCOs - CPF Ineza and SACCO Impamba - have provided crucial support to women entrepreneurs in the Southern Province. With a budget allocated to 80 women’s projects across these two SACCOs, Agriterra aimed to empower women by offering lower-interest loans, promoting entrepreneurship and providing training on agribusiness finance. Additionally, these efforts included designing financial products tailored for women in agribusiness, which has significantly impacted the beneficiaries.

From savings to food security

Written by Rebecca Agelle, Cooperative Advisor Ghana

In the vibrant community of Janga, in the Northeast region of Ghana, 34-year-old Rahinatu, a mother of six and a dedicated member of the Magsunsim Shea cooperative, has transformed her family's life through the power of savings and entrepreneurship.

Construction of Diffused Light Storage for Potato Seed

Written by Dita Beshada, Junior Cooperative Advisor Ethiopia

Bitacha and Gurmicho Multipurpose Primary Cooperatives (BMPC and GMPC) are in Kofele district, the West Arsi Zone of the Oromia Region in the Southern part of Ethiopia. These cooperatives are members of Raya Kejewa Union. 

Nyala Dairy Cooperative's Journey to Processing

By Elisha Kemboi, Cooperative Advisor, Acting Now Project

Established in 2002, the Nyala Dairy Multi-purpose Co-operative (NDMC) has been a driving force in the Nyandarua and Laikipia dairy sector in Kenya. With the support of Agriterra, NDMC embarked on an ambitious journey to increase milk production and diversify its product offerings. 

Youth as the salvation for cooperatives

Cooperatives worldwide are ageing, and the number of young farmers is decreasing. This poses a threat to the future of agriculture and food security. It is therefore crucial that cooperatives involve young people, as they bring fresh ideas and new ways of working. To stimulate youth participation, Agriterra has developed the 'Youth in Agribusiness' programme, which begins with a Kick-off workshop.